Okay guys, this chapter is going to include wally's growing relationship with Dick, his own emotional growth, and a teeny bit of Dick Grayson's past. Enjoy please.
2 weeks after Wally's conversation with Black Canary:
"Uncle Barry, I need to talk to you. It's important. It's about sex." Wally burst out suddenly at the dinner table. He had just finished off his plate of green bean casserole. His aunt and uncle stared at him for a few moments before busting into laughter.
"You guys…this is serious!" Wally groaned.
"Okay, okay. What's up kiddo?" Barry asked, stifling the last of his chuckles.
"Are you and Robin doing alright dear?" Iris asked.
"We're doing great aunt Iris. We've been going out and on dates and having a lot of fun. I'm so in love, my heart could give out. And you know, he loves me too. A lot. More than I thought I could be loved." Wally explained, grinning the whole time.
"So have the two of you…you know?" his aunt asked.
"No, and that's what I wanted to talk about." Wally answered.
"At the dinner table?" his uncle snickered.
"Ugh c'mon. It's the only place you sit still, as long as there's food to shovel down your throat. So anyways, I've been romancing Dick as best I can. And I think I've finally been able to separate my…abuse…erm…yeah from my romantic life. At least, for the most part. I've still got plenty of demons to face, but I'm starting to feel a lot more secure. Even the nightmares aren't so bad lately. But I think we're going to go for that next step soon and I want to know what I should do. It's going to be his first time and I want it to be special you know? I know what to do during sex…just not before or after. I've never…made love to anyone. So what do I do?" the speedster ranted.
"Take him out somewhere nice. Like a restaurant," Iris suggested. She thought a moment, "Nevermind. Your table manners aren't exactly mood-worthy." She said glaring at her nephew who was now shoveling a whole steak in his mouth. He quickly placed it back on his plate.
"I couldn't take him to a restaurant anyways. He's Dick Grayson. Rich kid. There's nowhere fancy I can impress him with." Wally pointed out.
"What about the carnival? It'll be in town this weekend. You could take him there. That would be sweet of you. Besides, I don't think he's worried about how much money you spend on him." His aunt said.
"The carnival? Really aunt Iris? Would you like some cheese with that? Besides, he'll probably monkey-bar his way up the ferris wheel and then I'll lose him." Wally groaned.
"I've got it. Take him to Haly's circus. It'll be in Russia somewhere tomorrow I think. Bats was telling me about it. He said Dick had been hinting at going, but he couldn't take him because 'Bruce Wayne' had to be at some fancy pants thing. I can loan you some money and you can grab a nice hotel room. I think Dick would love that…you know, considering they're his family." Barry explained.
"Yeah…that'd be great…if it wasn't all the way in Russia…" Wally said. Barry just raised an eyebrow at him. Wally bonked himself on the head.
"Hello Megan! Speedster. Right. Duh. Thanks uncle Barry. So it's okay? If I have sex?" Wally asked, clearing his plate from the table and biting down into an apple from the fruit bowl his aunt had left out. Barry nodded. Then a sinister grin covered his face.
"Hey, if you can survive Batman, you deserve this."
Wally nearly choked. Step two in his plan. Probably the most dangerous step of all. Confronting daddy Bats about deflowering his baby bird. Wonderful. He knew Dick had started easing the big guy into the idea that he was getting more intimate, but Dick had no idea that Wally was going to talk to him himself. He'd already called Alfred and made an appointment to talk to Bruce in the morning while Dick was at school. High school. Wally was glad he'd graduated a week ago, even though it had taken him a bit to appreciate it because he was so used to using it as a runaway place. But now, he was starting to realize it wasn't as great as he had thought then. And Dick's already a grade ahead and in a few days, his junior year would be coming to an end. Wally smiled at the thought of summer with Dick. Someday, he would go off to college. He was sure college would be better…after his super hero career. Right now, he was supposed to be focusing on healing anyways.
After helping wash the dishes and wipe down the counter, Wally was pretty tired. He kissed his aunt goodnight and thanked his uncle for listening and understanding him. In his room, he couldn't help but reflect on how things were going for him. He didn't have to be on alert for footsteps outside of his door or worry about being thrown from his bed. He finally had parents that acted like parents, he had the boy he'd been secretly wanting for years, he had all of his teammates supporting him, and the Justice League had gone beyond their convenience to get him help for everything he'd been through. And soon, he was sure he'd be spending a steamy night with his boy wonder. With that, his head hit the pillow and he was soon asleep.
"You're so beautiful Grayson."
The boy was covered in only one of Wally's oversized red Flash hoodies that barely made it past Dick's lean thighs. He was blushing.
"God I love you so much."
He pulled in the little bird for a deep kiss.
"Do you love me too?"
Dick nodded with a smile. Wally looked down, he wasn't wearing anything and when he looked back up, neither was his lover. He let the boy trail his hands over his body. He moaned simply at how he could feel Dick's desire pressing into his inner thigh. He picked the boy up bridal style and set him gently on their large bed. He ravaged the junior's body with delicate kisses until he heard whimpers begging for him. He smiled into Dick's neck, letting his own hot breath tease the boy. All fears had disappeared, all doubt too. He wasn't using him. He loved him. He was trying to give himself to Dick as the kid had asked him to. Sex wasn't a bad thing meant for greed. This was for giving and sharing. Wally was sure of it.
Wally's eyes fluttered open. He smiled and buried his face into his pillow. It was such a good dream, he just wanted to go back to it. His thoughts were interrupted by his phone vibrating on his bedside table. He sat up and looked at the text Dick had sent him.
Dick: Hey, I know you're probably still asleep, but I wanted to let you know that I love you. I was thinking about something. Last week, when like twenty Leaguers showed up at your graduation (the ones that could actually show up in civvies of course) plus our team, that was great. When everyone was cheering for you, it made me realize how much family we really have. Anyways, gotta go to class.
Wally smiled at the text. The kid had a point, they both had a huge adoptive family pretty much. At least it didn't make them cousins or anything. He looked at the clock and remembered he had an hour before his big dance with Batman. It was plenty of time for a guy with super speed. He grabbed a shower and then tried to pick out something decent to wear. He settled for a pair of jeans less faded than his others, a long sleeved white undershirt and a blue button up to go over it. He even tried to clean off his white sneakers.
"Good morning aunt Iris. Where's uncle B?" Wally asked opening the fridge and pulling out the orange juice. He poured himself a glass and sat down at the table with his aunt, who had already put out a large plate of waffles and a bowl of fruit salad.
"He got called in by the police station. They want him to confirm that a man who got hit by a car was just an accident. The driver took off. The damn coward." His aunt answered.
"That's a total bummer…but nothing's getting me down. I've got an appointment with the creepiest man in Gotham and I need all the positive energy I can get." Wally said between large bites of food. He sped around, washing his plate, his aunt's plate, and putting away the leftovers. He brushed his teeth and with a quick kiss to Iris's cheek, he was out the door.
Wally speed-paced back and forth nervously in Bruce Wayne's office. He was sure everything he'd planned on saying had just rushed right out of his head.
"Master Wallace, please slow down. You're going to wear a hole in the carpet." Alfred said suddenly standing in the doorway. Next to him, in his civvies, but next to him nonetheless, was Batman. He half smiled at Wally. Alfred took his leave after setting two cups of hot tea out for the men.
"What do you need Wally?" Bruce asked taking a seat in his large swivel chair. Wally gulped.
"I was wondering, with your permission, I'd like to take Dick to Haly's circus in Russia. I know he's been wanting to go and I thought it would be a good way for us to connect…" he paused.
"I don't see a problem with it Wally. You'd be leaving tonight I assume. If he wants to go, you can take him. As long as you're back by Monday. That would give Dick a few days to see his family." Bruce replied.
"Okay, cool. But that's not all…" Wally said, his voice getting quiet. Bruce cocked an eyebrow, noting the red head's nervousness.
"Dick and I, we've been getting really close. I love him and I'd never hurt him and you see, he loves me too."
Bruce raised a hand, causing Wally to instantly stop his rant of messed up words he'd been practicing saying for two days.
"Please…don't tell me you're asking for permission to sleep with my ward." The man groaned.
"Um well y-yeah, k-kinda. Yes sir." Wally stuttered.
"Wally, if you two are going to have sex, you're going to have sex, with or without my say so." Bruce stated.
"Not me…do you know how many times I've shot Dick down? Oh okay, that wasn't supposed to come out like that. Look, I just wanted you to know my intentions. I won't hurt him, I swear. I really do love him…" Wally whispered the last part. Bruce sighed heavily.
"You know Wally, for a kid with a warped upbringing, you have a pretty good moral compass. I'll have Alfred put a bag together for Dick and you can go with him to pick him up from school. You have my…trust and my respect. Keep Dick out of trouble." He said at last.
Wally could only nod in disbelief. He had Batman's trust and respect, all in one go? And over the topic of sex? He decided it was time to quit while he was ahead. He thanked the billionaire and followed Alfred out the door.
"Surprise!" Wally yelled when his boyfriend got in the car. Dick's eyes widened, along with his smile.
"Did I miss something?" he asked with a laugh. Wally looked the boy up and down.
"Yeah…the phone call from the fashion police. You cannot wear that uniform where we're going." Wally answered, ruffling Dick's gelled back hair.
"Where are we going?" Dick asked, taking delight in the fingers running through his hair. Wally kissed his neck.
"Well first, we're going to my house so you can change and I can pack a bag. I'll tell you part two after we have that taken care of babe." He informed the junior. Dick rolled his eyes sarcastically. Alfred dropped the pair off at the Allen's. Neither aunt nor uncle were home from work so Wally just shoved his boyfriend to his room and threw the bag Alfred had packed at him.
"Get out of that stuffy uniform and into your fun uniform boy wonder. I'm going to get a snack. You better be dressed when I get back. We're on a schedule." The speedster joked, then dashed off.
On the counter he found an envelope with his name on it. He opened it and pulled out a folded piece of paper.
Have a good time son. We love you. Keep the change.
Wally smiled and reached into the envelope again, this time gasping at what he grabbed. It was a huge wad of cash and when he'd finished counting, he thought there had to be mistake. His aunt and uncle had given him just under $700. He looked around like a camera man was going to pop out from behind the couch and tell him it was all a prank. But nothing happened, and when he was sure his heart had started beating again, he tucked the money into his back pocket and went back to his room to see Robin standing before him. And he did mean Robin. Domino mask and all.
"Have I told you how much I missed seeing you in that? Feels like it's been a while…" Wally said, finding his Kid Flash costume and changing into it quickly. He threw a punch of clothes into his now empty school bag.
"So are you going to tell me where you're kidnapping me to?" Robin asked. Wally was suddenly in front of him, threw him on his back, grabbed both bags, and zoomed to the door.
"We're going to Russia." He stated and took off. Robin held on tight, his flexible legs completely locked around Wally's long waist.
"Why Russia?" Robin asked.
"The circus is in town. And no worries, Batman gave me his blessing." Kid Flash answered nonchalantly.
"His blessing?" Robin asked doubtfully.
"Okay not exactly, but he knows you're going with me. Do me a favor and pull up your little wrist computer and give me some coordinates." Kid Flash said. In only a few hours, with a couple of pit stops, the two were at the east coast.
"Um, we're about to be out of land Kid." Robin said.
"No faith." Kid Flash said rolling his eyes. He felt Robin's grip tighten as the couple were suddenly running across the ocean. At first Robin was panicking. What if Wally got tired, there was nowhere to stop. Soon though, he realized the red and yellow hero knew what he was doing. He began to fall asleep against the vibrating body that was holding him. He had been out for a while by the time Kid Flash hit land. He was soon nudging his partner awake when he'd found their destination: a beautiful hotel. The inside was covered in blood colored draperies and wine colored carpets. The lighting itself was romantic. Both boys hid behind some trees and changed their clothes. Then Wally confidently led Dick to the front desk, but haulted.
"What's wrong?" Dick asked. Wally had a scowl on his face.
"Look around, I just realized I can't speak whatever is coming out of these people's mouths." The speedster complained. Dick got a strange smirk on his face as he walked up to the woman at the front desk and actually talked to her, in her native tongue. Wally's jaw dropped.
"This way Kid Stunned." Dick said pointing to a nice elevator. Wally waited until they found their room and then asked Dick what the hell was up with him knowing the language.
"I'm half Romani. I learned the language when I was young from my parents. Who else is more likely to be in a circus? Speaking of which, why did you bring me here?" Dick asked putting his bag down by the large, half circle bed in their huge suite and then throwing himself down on the silk linens.
"I wanted to do something for you, so I thought bringing you to see your family was a good idea. Actually it was Barry's idea." Wally answered sitting next to him. He leaned over and kissed his boyfriend.
"Why? What did I do to deserve something amazing like that?"
"You just exist. So tomorrow we'll go to the circus and you can show me around okay? I want to learn more about you Dick Grayson. No more secrets." Wally answered, lifting Dick's shirt up. He started planting small kisses along the boy's stomach.
"Oh Wally, you're tempting me." Dick laughed.
"That's the idea," the speedster mumbled.
"What?" Dick asked suddenly sitting up.
Wally smiled "You don't have to ask anymore. I talked to my uncle and your scary guardian. I told them we were intimate and that we wanted to take the next step together. I told them we were ready and they didn't protest. We can be guilt free." He explained. Dick smiled and threw his sneaky lover down on the bed and straddled him.
"I love you Wally. You've been so positive lately about everything." He said pulling his shirt all the way off and kicking his shoes from his feet. He proceeded to kiss Wally's neck, sucking and nipping at the warm skin. Wally ran his hands over Dick's backside, cupping his ass and pushing the greedy lips farther into his collar bone. He eventually let the junior strip him down to his boxers, but broke free of his intoxicating touch.
"I'm going to wash up. Long run, you know? Be back in a second." Wally breathed out, then sped to the bathroom. He was gone before Dick could protest. The boy wonder took it upon himself to go into Wally's bag in search of lubricant. He was sure the speedster had come prepared. What he found instead shocked him.
"Wally, how could you?" Dick whispered. The bathroom door opened and Dick spun around to face a dampened Wally.
"Man they have this soap, it's cinnamon. I think. What's wrong?" Wally asked suddenly catching the glare on his boyfriend's face. The boy held up a small transparent bag that very clearly held a powdered white substance. Wally sighed and sat down the edge of the bed.
"I'm not using." He said calmly. Dick snorted in what seemed like disgust.
"Really? Wally, I thought you said you were done with this stuff. And Black Canary even offered to help you if you had a problem. Is this why you've had such a positive attitude lately?" He pleaded. A tear rolled down his cheek.
"Please listen to me. I haven't used it since the last time I said I did. I just keep it around…I brought it with me out of fear. I know it was stupid. Look, flush it for all I care. And you can drug test me. I'm clean. You've got a drug test or something in that fancy utility belt of yours right? I promise, no drugs." Wally said baring his palms. Dick left to the bathroom and Wally heard the toilet flush. He mentally cursed himself. He was sure he'd ruined the whole trip. Why was he so stupid? Drugs! And it sucked because he really hadn't touched the stuff. He just knew he was beyond nervous and anxious about this whole thing. It was a last second decision. It could have cost him everything. He was nervous when Dick didn't come back right away, and even more nervous when he did. Because when he did, the boy had removed the last of his clothing.
"If you ever scare me like that again…I'm telling Batman." The boy said seriously. Then he smirked, walked over to Wally's bag and pulled out the bottle of lubricant and tossed it at him. Wally let out a sigh of relief and pulled Dick into a long hug before kissing his nose and lips. He whispered sweet apologies into the young teen's skin before laying him down on the bed and getting over him. He let Dick have his share of feeling him up before pinning the boy's arms above his head. Dick whimpered in protest, but didn't make a move to free his hands. Wally grinned devilishly at the virgin underneath him, then trailed a mess of kisses down his arms before sucking at the base of the boy's throat. When he pulled his head up, he smiled, satisfied with the purple bruise he'd left behind.
"Now that I've left my mark," he chuckled "This is about you Dick Grayson. I want this to be perfect for you. So…if I do something wrong, just let me know okay? We can stop anytime you want." he whispered. He was answered by a wriggling under his hand. He smirked and let go of the wrists he'd be denying pleasure to. Soon, both boys were tangled in a mess of maroon silk, sweat, and slippery lubricant. They were completely engulfed in each other's bodies, communicating through touch and sound. Not a moment went by when neither knew what the other wanted. Wally made sure Dick was as comfortable as he could possibly be and Dick made sure that Wally was just as entertained. He wrapped strong legs high around Wally's torso.
"Since we came here for a circus…I can show you what an acrobat can do." The blue-eyed teen purred. It was then that Wally took the boy, eliciting a deep strangled moan from him. He made sure to kiss away the few tears that had spilled out of the boy wonder's eyes.
"I love you Dick Grayson. I will always love you." He said between kisses. Dick didn't reply, too caught up in the moment, but Wally knew from the look on his face what he felt. After a long evening of wrestling in the sheets, both boys collapsed in each other's arms.
"How are you?" Wally asked after a while of heavy breathing and silence. He kissed Grayson's sheened forehead.
"It was great Wally…I loved it. And I love you." Dick replied, putting his head to rest on Wally's chest. He chuckled "Your heart is really going," he said.
"Yeah…you're work dude. Vibrating like that…took a lot out of me." Wally replied with a smile.
"I'm glad my first time was with you Wally. You really did make it something special. I kind of…I kind of hope…all the rest of the times are with you too...is that okay?" Dick asked.
Wally couldn't help but laugh at the beautiful shyness plastered on the deflowered kid's face. He was so used to Dick's extremely calm demeanor.
"I wouldn't have it any other way. Now, get some sleep. We'll clean up in the morning and then you can take me to the circus…again." Wally joked. "Goodnight doll."
"Wallace. Where are you? Wally!" the female voice called.
"Mama?"
"Wally, it's time to go to church! We're going to be late!" the woman called again.
"Coming Mama!"
"Oh there you are, baby what are you wearing?"
Wally looked down at his ten year old body. He was wearing a Flash costume he'd sewn up for himself from an old red sweat and faded red sweat pants. The woman in front of him just giggled and shrugged. She offered her hand and he took it, smiling as they went to the car.
"Your father's waiting for us baby." She said speed walking in her heels down the driveway.
"Daddy?" Wally smiled climbing into the back seat of the car and putting his seat belt on.
"Hey kiddo, you ready? My, you sure look ready to protect the community." The blonde haired man said. Blonde. Not Brown.
"Barry, I think he's quite the fan of yours." The woman giggled.
Barry.
"Like father like son, Iris" The blonde man replied.
Iris.
Father.
This man was his father.
Mother.
This woman was his mother. He smiled at them and they smiled back.
The car pulled up to a small white church and Iris took his hand for him to follow.
"Hey you see those pigeons over there Wally? I think they're up to something. Better go check it out kiddo. Looks like a job for Flash." Wally's father said.
Wally felt excitement in his chest as he started to rush toward the flock of birds.
His smile faded when he turned around.
"Mama?"
His eyes danced around the crowd of people lining up for church.
"Daddy? Where are you?"
He started crying.
Panic.
Run.
Run.
Run.
His speed was gone.
His legs froze.
A hand landed on his shoulder.
He turned and yelled.
"Jesus!" Wally gasped shooting up from bed. He looked next him to make sure he hadn't disturbed his partner. He smiled, Dick had shifted pretty far down the bed. His face was tucked next to Wally's bare hip. He realized he was still panting from his nightmare.
Dick Grayson's naked in bed with me.
Did you really have to throw away my fix?
Wally!
Don't be stupid.
You aren't going to be that person.
No drugs.
Suck it up.
It was only a dream.
For the most part, it was good.
Yeah.
Besides.
There's a perfectly addictive drug right next to you.
Dick Grayson.
I love you.
As if he'd known Wally was thinking about him, black lashes fluttered open to reveal tired sapphires. Dick noted where he was and just gave a lazy smile up at Wally. Wally couldn't resist smiling back. He pulled their blanket up to cover Dick's exposed body and then scooted himself down to match their faces.
"You have nice eyes," Dick yawned. Wally was a little taken back since both of them knew Dick's eyes were a master piece. At least he was pretty sure they both knew. If not, he was going to have to stick his boyfriend in front of a mirror soon.
"They're really green and they kind of sparkle." Dick continued. Wally kissed him into silence. The room only filled with sounds of tongues smacking together and heavy breathing. Wally rolled over onto the younger boy.
"Wally," the acrobat said between kisses.
"Yeah? Are you okay? We can stop," Wally replied, sitting up on Dick's torso.
"I don't want to stop. I just wanted to tell you that you don't have to be afraid." Dick answered pulling Wally back down for another tongue session, right before he gracefully flipped Wally over and disappeared under the sheets.
He's right.
I don't have to be afraid.
Well…
I don't think it's possible to be afraid in this situation.
Wow.
Did I teach him that?
He picks up fast.
Well duh.
Boy freaking wonder.
I'm not scared.
I don't feel guilty.
Or nervous.
Or dirty.
I feel good.
On so many levels.
And I think…
I'm pretty sure…
I make him feel good too.
"Okay where to Grayson?" Wally asked as they got to the large traveling circus. It was still in the process of set up and not too many people had arrived yet. Wally was excited, having never been to a circus before. He watched different kinds of people and animals pass by.
"Dang, we'd fit right in with our uniforms," he joked as a man in a pink leotard went by on a unicycle. Dick smiled and nodded. Wally wondered what could be going through the kid's head. The circus was his true home, his family was there. All except for two crucial people. His parents. Wally hoped he could bring back the good memories with this trip instead of the bad. He knew Dick was naturally a positive person so there wasn't too much doubt that he'd pick up on all of the good things. Still…there's no way to forget how he became the boy wonder to start with.
"This way Wally." Dick motioned to a large tent. Wally was pretty sure entrance was forbidden when Dick led him in the back way. He was amazed at what he saw. A beautiful elephant adorned in colorful tassels and jewels was balancing on one hind leg. He was quickly abandoned by his boyfriend, who had run off toward the creature. He nearly shouted after him because well…that was a big elephant. But he knew that they weren't supposed to be in the tent and shouting would definitely attract attention. He joined the little acrobat in front of the elephant. His eyes opened wide when the massive trunk fell around Dick's waist gently.
"Do you…know her?" Wally asked. Dick nodded.
"Her name is Zitka. We were pals a long time ago." He answered, patting the wrinkled gray skin around him.
"And after all this time, she still knows you…" Wally stated in amazement as he watched the reunion.
"Elephants don't forget remember? Especially this girl. She's still so beautiful." Dick said quietly.
"Hey!" an angry voice shouted "You kids get away from there! You wanna get hurt?" the man said running toward them. Wally planted his feet, prepared to argue when Dick stopped him. Zitka released the boy from her gentle grasp.
"We were just leaving. Didn't mean to cause any trouble sir." Dick tried to assure the man, keeping his head tilted to the ground.
"Don't you know better than to go around messing with creatures like elephants boy!" the man grouched. Wally snorted and rolled his eyes.
"Come on Dick, let's go." He said.
"Wait…Dick?" the man stopped and looked at the younger boy.
"Is that…you?" he asked. Dick raised his head up and smiled nervously.
"Hi Haly…" he said. The man grabbed Dick and pulled him into a tight hug. Dick smiled and hugged him back.
"What are you doing here? And who's your friend?"
"This is Wally. He brought me here as a surprise. We just came to see the show and then I saw the tent and then Zitka…I-I guess I got a bit carried away." Dick admitted sheepishly.
"You? Boy, you're family. You know that, you're welcome to come and go as you wish. And your boyfriend, more than friend by the fresh look of that mark on your throat, is welcome too." Haly bellowed. He put a firm hand on Wally's shoulder and smiled at him.
"Thanks for bringing him home to us." He said softly. "Well I have to get going. The show's going to start soon. Don't take off before saying goodbye Dick. Hey maybe we can get a performance out of you hm?" the man rambled as he walked out of the tent. Wally eyed Robin, a smirk slowly forming on his face.
"No." Dick said.
"Please? I want to see the famous Dick Grayson on the trapeze." Wally begged.
"Come on Kid Crybaby. I think I smell funnel cake." Dick answered, pulling the red head out of the tent.
"Wow, Dick look at them! They're amazing. Can you really do those things?" Wally asked shoving another handful of popcorn in his mouth. The couple were sitting high on the bleachers watching the trapeze act.
"Oh wait, yeah you can. I would know." The speedster teased, elbowing his partner. Dick rolled his eyes and failed to avoid the buttery lips of his boyfriend from planting a chaste kiss on the end of his nose. He blushed from the few stares they were getting.
"Thanks for bringing me here Wally…It's been great. And yeah, I can do all of that. Probably a bit rusty though…" Dick answered.
"It looks so…freeing. I wish I could soar like that." Wally said, captivated by the show in front of them.
"I don't know Wally, your powers seem to bring you pretty close to soaring." Dick pointed out. Wally thought about it for a minute and grinned. He loved running, even before he became Kid Flash. When he was little, he'd practice running as fast as he could for his Flash fan club.
"Yeah, I guess you could say that huh? I mean, what do you think? You've had the experience of riding on my back and flying on the trapeze." Wally pointed out.
"Hm…I think…I'll need another go, you know, riding you. Just for a better comparison." The boy wonder answered. Wally laughed.
"Okay sure. But how about on that trapeze? Need a refresher course?" he said it like it was a joke, but Dick knew he was serious. He sighed.
"I just want to watch this time Kid. Besides, I don't need anyone getting suspicious about Robin being connected to Dick Grayson." He whispered.
"You really think that could happen?"
"We've had problems with it in the past. Me and Bruce I mean. He even told me not to do that sort of thing if I ever ended up at the circus, so sorry Wally. Maybe next time." He chuckled. He could see the slight disappointment on Wally's face, but quickly got rid of it with a peck on the cheek.
"Thanks for everything Wally."
It was late afternoon when the couple got back to their room. Room service had been by to change the sheets and replace the towels and bathroom supplies. The place smelled of spices and tea. Wally fell down on the bed and inhaled the aroma.
"It smells so good…" he moaned in exaggeration. Dick sniffed and crinkled his nose.
"Too bad you smell like a petting zoo…" he said. Wally sat up and raised an accusing eyebrow
"You're the one who got wrapped up in an elephant. I barely touched that monkey." Wally paused "Can you imagine if Supey had been there? He'd of gotten so made because that monkey was very affectionate." He thought.
"I'm getting in the shower, wanna join me?" Dick asked ripping his shirt off.
"You get started, I'm going to check in with Barry. And hey, we've got dinner plans in a couple of hours." Wally said grabbing his cell phone from his back pack. Dick shrugged and closed the bathroom door behind him. Wally waited until the water had started running, then punched in some quick numbers.
"Hello?"
"Hey Black Canary. It's Wally…"
"Wally? Is everything okay? Aren't you and Robin in Russia?"
"Yeah. And I'm sorry to worry you, everything's fine. Can you talk?"
"Go ahead Wally."
"Okay so last night…me and Rob…we slept together…"
"Did something go wrong?"
"No, it was amazing. But that's just it…last night I had this nightmare and I don't know why because everything with Robin went perfectly. I couldn't be happier…"
"Just because you have a nightmare doesn't mean you aren't happy Wally. It's just your subconscious trying to get a message to you. Did it have to do with your father?"
"Yeah…kind of. Well not at first. It was good at first. I dreamed that…I dreamed that Barry and Iris were my parents. I was a little kid and we went to church and I got separated from them. When I turned around, my actual dad was there. He said there was no way he was going to prison. He said he was close."
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"BC?"
"I'm here. Wally there's something I need to tell you…when you get back. It's nothing to worry about really. For now, focus on enjoying yourself. Focus on Robin."
Wally hung up the phone and sighed to himself. He was even more confused now than before. He had to let it though. This was his time with the most beautiful person in the world. He shed his clothes and peered into the bathroom door. He was sure Dick knew he was watching him. There was that cinnamon smelling soap again. It called to him, but he resisted, enjoying the innocent sight in front of him.
I'm so lucky.
I must've done something right.
Why did I ever sleep with other people?
At least, the ones where I was willing…
It's like spending years drinking warm beer…
Then one day having a shot of expensive, burning whiskey…
Robin sets my throat on fire.
Cinnamon.
I need to find out where these gypsies are getting their soap.
Did the water just turn off?
Hey wait a second.
I haven't even gotten in yet.
Dick's wet body slid up against Wally's in the bathroom entrance. He kissed speedster, broke away and slipped by him, "Your turn." He said devilishly over his shoulder. Wally moaned at his lost opportunity and jumped into the shower, locking the door behind him. He only heard the acrobat laugh.
