Save Me Please
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A/N: well now I have artist block so I'll be writing a lot!
Chapter Three: Don't say it
Wally's mind is going fast, way too fast and that's for a speedster. Barry and Iris are talking in the kitchen while Dick is staring at Wally waiting for any sign of what to do; comfort him? Leave? He just doesn't know. Dick timidly reaches out and touches Wally's arm and his shocked when Wally shrugs him off. Dick looks at Wally with hurt blue eyes but tries to push it aside; he knows Wally is scared.
"Shit," Wally mutters. "Shit, shit." Wally tugs at his hair. Dick steps back and bites his lip.
"I-I can leave," Dick offers, stepping a little closer. Wally turns on him and to Dick's horror he looks like he's going to say yes. But the ginger shakes his head.
"No," he says. "Listen, just…pretend like it's not…this." Dick merely nods his head and goes to sit quietly at the table.
Wally's parents appear about half an hour later. They join the group at the table, where Dick appears to be attempting to hide in himself. Wally keeps glance at him and hates himself every moment. His dad is going on about football and his mother is talking to Iris. Wally wonders how a dinner with the richest man in Gotham and the scariest hero ever can be less terrifying then thing.
"Wally talks about you so often," Dick jumps when he realizes he's being spoken too. "I can't believe I haven't met you!"
"Oh well I live in Gotham," Dick offers.
"Not the best town in the world," Wally's dad says. Dick flushes.
"Yeah," Dick says. "It can be…frightening sometimes. But it's really not that bad." His father grumbles something and Dick looks down sheepishly. He wishes he could have Wally hold his hand but he doesn't want his parents to know. Wally's dad is a horrible person, he can't blame him for hiding but it makes him wonder; is Wally ashamed off him.
Barry is giving Dick sad looks and Dick gives him small forced smiles. Dick is wishing Wally would have told him to go home. After dinner they go to the living room to watch some movie on TV. Wally suddenly tugs on Dick's arm.
"We're gonna go play X-box," Wally exclaims and drags Dick upstairs. Once to the guest room that has been dubbed Wally's over the years the ginger closes the door and pulls his boyfriend into a tight hug.
"I'm sorry," Wally mumbles burying his face in Dick's ebony locks. Dick brings his and up and grips Wally's shirt.
"It's okay Wally," Dick assures but Wally shakes his head. Dick feels like crying.
"I get it," Dick whispers. "I guess I'm just not…"
"NO," Wally exclaims. "No you're so perfect Dick! I love you so, so much!" Wally holds him tighter.
"Thank you," Dick looks up with a sheepish smile. "I don't care. I'm just happy to be with you." Wally sits down on the bed leaning on the wall and pulls Dick onto his lap. He rest his head on top of the younger's head.
"So," Wally asks. "What happened at the movies?" He feels Dick tense so he hugs him tighter.
"Nothing," Dick says quickly. Wally frowns.
"Dick you were crying," Wally says slightly frustrated tone to his voice. "I don't like that! I'm your boyfriend you can tell me!"
Dick bits his lip and hides his face in Wally's neck.
"Don't tell Bruce," Dick gives a small whimpers.
"I won't," Wally say but takes this as a bad sign. Dick sighs.
"Some guys from school were there," Dick says. "They were just being assholes. Nothing to worry about."
"WHAT," Wally shouts but calms the second he feels Dick flinch. "I'm sorry. But if it was no big deal you wouldn't be crying!"
"It's really okay," Dick is almost pleading. "I'm just a little stressed lately, school and junk. I'm fine. "Wally feels angry, not at Dick but at anyone who dared pull shit on his boyfriend. But he can tell pushing the matter is only going to stress him out further. He just tries to stay calm and give Dick anything he needs. He feels better after a few minutes, until the door opens.
Wally jumps when he sees his father gaping at him in disgust.
"What the fuck is this," the man snarls. Wally stands up and puts himself between Dick and his dad.
"What does it matter," Wally asks.
"Start talking," his father growls. Wally swallows.
"Dick is my boyfriend," Wally says trying to mask the fear in his voice.
"You're a fag," his father demands. "And you're with this pathetic piece of shit!" Wally growls.
"Shut up," Wally roars and that's when things get worse: his dad hits him. Dick lets out a cry of shock and is instantly standing in front of Wally who is now on the floor, hero instinct kicking him.
"Don't touch him," Dick's voice is strong. The man grits his teeth and shoves Dick hard and he hits the wall. Wally lets out a cry of rage and plows into his dad, knocking him back hard. The man comes back moving to hit Wally again but the ginger ducks with ease. He's ready to go for another hit when a hand grabs his fist. Wally finds himself staring at his uncle and mentor. Barry turns on his brother in law.
"Get out," he says. "Don't ever fucking come back. It you ever touch either of them again I will make you wish you were never born!" the other man snarls and storms out. Wally is now on the floor, hugging his boyfriend tight.
"You okay," Wally asks. Dick reaches up and touches Wally's bruised cheek his eyes are filled with tears.
"Don't cry," Wally whispers holding the hand that's on his cheek.
"I need to call Bruce," Barry says. "I'll have Iris get you some ice packs. He leaves the boys holding each other on the floor; both feeling like this is their entire fault.
