A/N: You guys are totally awesome. Period. 207 reviews? Anyway, here's some Wally/Verena love for ELECTRA13. :)


CENTRAL CITY
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
11:12 CDT

Wally sat across from me, sipping his third smoothie while his first two empty cups sat in front of him.

"You sure you have enough money for this?" I asked, gesturing to the seven sets of fries on the table.

He paused in his drinking, and placed the cup down onto the table. His tongue stuck out as he dug into his pocket, before pulling out his wallet. He pulled out a ten, a five, and three ones. "Uh…" he trailed off, looking at the items on the table to mentally calculate the bill.

I already did it though. The total was $28.86 with tax, currently, but knowing Wally, he was going to order more.

"I can cover it," I replied easily. I already knew this was going to happen. It always does.

A sheepish grin broke out onto Wally's face. "Sorry about that, Ren."

I waved it off casually, because I knew if I needed some help, Wally would be there, right by my side. "It's no biggie."

Wally leaned forward, resting his chin on the palm of his hand as he looked at me seriously. It was kind of unnerving, to be honest.

I gave him a small smile, regardless. "What?" I inquired, looking at him with wide green eyes.

He then gave me a wide smile. It wasn't one of those mischievous or flirty smiles he always gave. Or one of those super-happy ones he got when there was lots of food involved.

His emerald orbs got lighter, as they softened considerably. "Thanks, Ren."

I blinked, confused. All that for a thanks?

Before I could say anything else, Wally continued, "Not just for paying, but for also being my friend. I like how you deal with my teasing and when I call for help, you're right there. I don't even know why I'm saying all of this, but I really am glad you're my friend, and if you ever need me, I'll be there in a flash."

My heart softened at his little speech. I really did love Wally like the older brother I never had.

I returned the smile. "Thanks, Wally."

Then a smile grew on his face, resembling the speedster I knew and loved. "Get it? Flash?" He winked at me.

I shook my head softly, unable to keep the growing smile appear on my face.

"Can I have another strawberry smoothie?" I heard Wally call to the waitress.


A/N: Ughhh. Isn't Wally such a sweetie? Anyway, in reference to the last chapter, some people have asked they can't wait for a birthday chapter. I'd like to remind that this is a companion fic to the main story, Black Falcon. :) The birthday chapter has been posted for a month or so. ;) So the readers of both of my fics already know what Dick gave to Verena. :)