Bed of Roses
(While I was writing this I actually heard the song Take Me As I Am by Faith Hill! Is that freaky or what?) (I don't own the song FYI)
Jinx sighed looking out the window at the rain. She watched as it made little tracks on the window. In her hands she twirled a beautiful long stemmed red rose.
'This is stupid. I'm sitting here waiting for a hero. When did I become some hopeless damsel in distress?' she scolding herself. But she knew the answer. She just wouldn't let herself say his name aloud.
Kid Flash.
Why did he have to be such an annoying, impulsive, witty, stupid, little, irritating, gorgeous…? Jinx's eyes widened at the last thought.
A blush covered her features. She shouldn't even be thinking about him. After all he annoyed her to no end… right?
Looking at the rose she held Jinx let out a soft sigh. She really didn't know where she stood anymore. Everything was so confusing
Behind her the radio sang softly.
Baby, don't turn out the light
I wanna see you look at me
Whisper only truth tonight
Not just promises and empty fantasies
"That's all he gave me." Jinx said trying to convince herself it was true. "He just told me he cared to get me to feel sorry for him."
But in her heart Jinx knew it was a lie. Kid Flash did care. She could see it in his bright blue eyes.
Which had suddenly appeared in front of her nose?
Screaming a little Jinx fell onto the floor.
Kid Flash raised a brow and watched as she stood with a slightly cocked head "You're awful jumpy today."
"How did you get in here?" Jinx demanded her eyes glowing pink. Pink lightning crackled along her hands.
Flash put up his hands his eyes widening "Hey, chill out. I just wanted to say hi… Stop glaring at me like that."
Jinx considered then obeyed the powerful hex fading from her fingertips. She crossed her arms feeling less intimidating in her black jeans and purple tank top "Answer the question."
"I vibrated through your wall." the speedster replied looking around the room with curious electric blue eyes.
Jinx frowned "Remind me to give you an extensive lesson on civil rights." she growled watching him carefully remembering what had happened the last time he'd gotten into her room.
"Well before you do…" the young man pulled a red rose from somewhere on his person. Jinx didn't want to know where it had been. "Thought you might like another one." he said grinning.
Jinx stared at the flower trying to keep the scowl on her face. She didn't take the blossom and she could see Kid Flash visibly wilt.
I don't need a bed of roses
'Cause roses wither away
All I really need is honesty
From someone with a strong heart
A gentle hand
Who'll take me as I am
'Oh, just take it.' a voice yelled in her head. Sighing slightly she obeyed. Their fingers touched causing both teens to turn pink in the cheeks.
Jinx held the rose tenderly staring at the fragile petals. Then she looked back up at Kid Flash who was smiling again "I don't need it."
Kid Flash's smile vanished completely. He lowered his eyes and cleared his throat looking embarrassed "Well… I'll just go then." he put a hand against the wall but Jinx grabbed him
"I said I didn't need it." she said sharply "Are you deaf or something?" a blush heated up on her face as she spoke. What in the world was she doing?
Flash's face lit up again. He shook his head grinning stupidly. Jinx rolled her eyes. He was like a little kid who'd just been told his drawing was better than anyone else's.
"So you like it?" he asked hopefully.
"It's okay." Jinx lied. She loved it.
The witch sat back down to watch the rain. Behind her the speedster stood awkwardly as if he wasn't quite sure if he should leave or not.
Jinx sighed "You can sit down if you'd like." she invited jerking her head towards the fold-up chair in the far corner.
In half a second's time Kid Flash was sitting next to her leaning on his knees staring out the window. The silence lasted about five seconds. "What are you doing?"
"I am watching the rain." Jinx replied quietly. Watching the rain was something that could almost be considered a hobby for her.
"Oh… seems kinda boring if you ask me."
"Well I didn't so shut up."
Kid Flash obeyed. Jinx twirled the rose between her long fingers for a moment then reached for a sketch pad. She could tell Flash was going to comment on the unicorns "You keep quiet."
The speedster shrugged and returned to staring out the window.
After half an hour Jinx glanced up. The side of her left hand was covered in black smudges from sketching. Looking over the finished result she was pleased.
It showed Kid Flash watching the rain, a small smile on his face. He held a rose in his left hand; little strokes showed that it was moving.
"Hey that's really good." a voice whispered in her ear. Two gloved hands touched her shoulders lightly sending shivers up Jinx's back.
"Thank you." Jinx replied in a low voice. She swallowed trying to calm her thumping heart. It was throbbing so loudly she was sure Kid Flash could hear it.
The hands removed themselves and Kid Flash moved so he was staring at her. "Am I making you nervous Jinx?"
The witch licked her lips. She was so nervous she almost forgot to breathe. She was reminded suddenly of a similar situation but this time there was no dry sandwich between them.
Baby, I need for you to know
Just exactly how I feel
Fiery passions come and go
I'd trade a million pretty words
For one touch that is real
Kid Flash touched her cheek with a softness she'd never felt in her life. Jinx's breath caught and her heart skipped at least ten beats.
"Jinx…" for once the speedster was at loss for words. "Can… can I kiss you?" he whispered cringing at how stupid he sounded.
Jinx lifted her gaze and met his blue eyes. Swallowing she spoke "I… yes. Yes, you can." she replied.
Kid Flash stared at her for a moment. Jinx knew it wasn't the answer he'd been expecting. She grabbed the front of his uniform and pulled his face closer. She kissed him.
Slowly her hold on his top faded away until her hand just rested against his well toned muscles. His touch made her whole body tingle with excitement. She'd never felt this way about anyone before. He was so soft and gentle. And when you really thought about it he could easily take anything he wanted from her in the blink of an eye.
Flash almost couldn't breath. He'd wanted to get this close to Jinx ever since she'd set him free from Madame Rouge. She was special. And he wanted to make sure no one ever hurt her. Feeling Jinx's left hand slip behind his neck he jerked back to reality. Winding his arms around her waist he pulled her closer.
I don't need a bed of roses
'Cause roses wither away
All I really need is honesty
From someone with a strong heart
A gentle hand
Who'll take me as I am
From someone with a strong heart
A gentle hand
Who'll take me as I am
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Okay I know this really shouldn't be in my BBxRae collection but hey, I've got a RobXStar in there s why not a KFxJinx?
Hop you liked it! As always please send any ideas you have! Thanks
