Sweet Dreams

Kid Flash picked her up bridal styled and ran. Jinx clung to him helplessly. They were going so fast, she squeezed her eyes shut. The wind roared in her ears until finally, it stopped. She opened her eyes cautiously to find them both standing in a hallway in front of a door. She looked around. It looked like an apartment complex. She was expecting the tower.

"If you're watching the city for the Teen Titans, why aren't you staying at their tower?" She asked. Kid Flash grinned.

"I like having my own place," He stated simply and opened the door for her. Her eyes widened.

"You… You're letting me stay here?" Her voice raised several octaves.

"I got you into this and I'm going to help you every step of the way," He said sincerely and motioned the pink haired girl to go inside. Hesitantly, she did. The apartment was surprisingly clean and simple. It was plain, small and cozy. It suited Kid Flash. Jinx suddenly felt an arm around her waist.

"So here it is. What's mine is yours!" He stated cheerfully. She stepped away.

"Why are you being so nice to me?" She asked suspiciously. She definitely wasn't used to this sort of kindness. She glanced down at the rose, which she hadn't let go of yet.

"Like I said before, there's something about you that's different… You don't give yourself enough credit. Besides, I'm a nice guy, and I don't let pretty girls freeze on the streets," He winked at her and zoomed away for a second and came back with a restaurant bag.

"You feeling up to some Italian food?" He asked, waving the bag in front of her. Jinx blinked. Her mind was still thinking about what he said. "He's such a flirt," She thought, looking away.

"Come on… I know you're hungry," He coaxed. "It's been a big day for you. Capturing me, chasing me, capturing me again, saving me, and leaving," She smiled a little.

"It has been a big day," She realized. "Thanks, but no thanks," she turned away from the food.

"I think I just want to rest for a bit," She said quietly. Kid Flash grabbed her arm.

"As much as you need to rest, you need some food in you. I bet you haven't eaten all day," He said, surprisingly serious and guided her to the kitchen table. He managed to get her to eat some spaghetti and one slice of garlic bread before he was satisfied.

"Do you always mother every girl?" Jinx muttered, annoyed.

"Only the ones I like," Kid Flash smiled. Jinx looked away, her chest tingling.

"So, uh, should I sleep on the couch or something?" She quickly asked, eager to change the subject. Kid Flash perked his head.

"Of course not! You'll get the bed of course. I'll sleep on the couch," He smiled at her. Jinx frowned.

"It's okay. Sleeping on the couch is no bid deal-" she began, but he cut her off.

"I insist," He said, while gently pushing her into the room. He gave Jinx her backpack.

"Let me know if you need anything! Water, soap, company in bed…" He trailed off while she shut the door in his face. He chuckled and began to eat the remains.

Jinx sank to the ground. "I'm in his apartment. I'm in some hero's apartment. I don't even know this guy." She thought weakly. She looked up to see the rose in a vase next to the bed. Her heart beat rapidly. "He's so… nice. I guess being a hero, that's expected though," She thought. Slowly, she got up and sifted through her backpack, finding her pajamas. Changing silently, she kept glancing at the door. She went to the bathroom and started washing her face, and brushed her teeth. She silently took out her hair ties and let her hair fall loose. She looked at her reflection. "My name is Jinx and I'm in some guy's house," She said to her reflection.

"Hello, Jinx," Said a voice in the doorway. Jinx jumped and turned to find Kid Flash standing in the doorway, smirking at her.

"Also," He began, walking towards with a mock hurt expression on his face, "I'm not some guy. I'm your hero," He grinned and then reached out to stroke her hair. "You know, you should really let your hair down sometimes. It looks good on you," He smiled.

Jinx cleared her throat. "I'm sorry, but did you knock?" She said, annoyed.

"I did, but you didn't answer," Kid Flash said, "So I just came in," He grinned while she rolled her eyes.

"Just wanted to wish you good night, Jinx," He stepped closer to her, almost 2 inches apart. "Sweet dreams," He said, and then walked away.

"He needs to stop doing that," Jinx thought, trying to steady her thoughts. "Who does he think he is? So arrogant, so charming…" She sighed and crawled into the bed. She looked at the rose before falling asleep.

Her dreams were filled with roses.

(A/N: Hoped you guys liked it! I'm really pleased with this story, and I'm really trying hard not to make it cliché. But it probably is. -_- But, I'm making Kid Flash the way I saw him in the episode Lightspeed and I'm making Jinx a little less outspoken and snarky. Not that I don't love that, but I'd rather not overdue it for this one. Tell me what you guys think! I'm trying to fix my mistakes haha. Be prepared for Chapter 4!)