Chapter 12

Memories of Speedy

I had watched the whole thing. They didn't know I was watching but I was from a distance. I couldn't hear much of what was said, good thing I could read lips. Dick had broken Tim's heart. Damn it Dick! Why can't you ever let yourself be happy? I couldn't take it anymore I had to do something I had to jump in. But before I even got the chance I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"You'll stay put Harper."

It was Bruce. I growled as I got my shoulder out his grasp and stared at him.

"Why? I should just let this happen? It's just like before Bruce."

"No it's not... Dick's backing out before it comes to that. Roy I..."

"Don't give me that I'm sorry bullshit! Because that's all it is BULLSHIT!"

Yeah I knew I was acting like a spoiled brat who was angry because he couldn't have his way. But I was angry…Angry because looking at Dick and Tim it reminded me of back then. Bruce then again tried putting his hand on my shoulder I flinched a little but I didn't move away from him.

"Roy you can't understand what it felt like when Ollie..."

"When he caught us? Yeah I do understand Bruce I understand because it was embarrassing for me to."

It seemed like so long ago. I was young, more impulsive, and stubborn. I was still Speedy a proud member of the Teen Titans, archer extradinare, and sidekick to one Green Arrow. A handsome young red-headed son of bitch I enjoyed flirting with many young girls but little did anyone know what truly caught my fancy was a man in dark spandex. Bruce was seemed to be master of the night and beautiful in that way.

Commanding, strong, arrogant, and yet he have a kind streak him as well. Though few people have ever seen it. At first I was intimidated by him, but only at first. Eventually I fell in love with him at first I was certain he didn't feel the same. But when I finally had enough courage to confess my feelings to Bruce I was surprised to find out he felt the same way.

We had our own secret relationship we swore never to tell Ollie or Dick. Bruce and I would set up our own meeting places; we would even gain a third secret identity to further hide the truth. God we had fun… and the sex was great. I guess somewhere deep inside we both knew it would only be a matter of time before we got caught I just never thought that Ollie would walk in on us while we were making love. Bruce was incredibly embarrassed and Ollie told him to stay the hell away from me and Bruce did.

We broke up. A month later Ollie went on a road trip with Hal leaving me all alone and all I could think about was Bruce, but he wasn't talking to me. Because of Ollie, Bruce wanted nothing to do with me. That was the real reason I was drug addict back then. But I got though it, I'm no longer addicted, I'm no longer a kid.

But Tim... Jeez why can't love be simple? I looked at Bruce in eyes; I knew that knew what I was thinking.

"Bruce. I"

Bruce then put two of fingers over my mouth.

"No…I what you're going to say and don't you remember? Ollie told me to stay the hell away from you Speedy?"

"Bruce he told you to stay the hell away from Speedy but when are you going to understand? I'm not Speedy anymore."

I leaned in and kissed Bruce on the lips. I haven't kissed him like this for a long time and the dark knight returned my kiss and wrapped his arms around me. Dick, forgive Bruce for telling you that you should break up with Tim he was just doing what he thought was best. Perhaps someday you feel what I'm feeling right now wrapped in the arms of the man I love…and maybe both you can finally be happy.

Fin

(Not quite, sequel coming soon: Another Chance. This takes place five years from the end of this story. A lot's changed...)

(author's notes: I would like to thank everyone who's been reading this story especially Deepaur for reviewing so much I appreciate it.)