Heh, uhm the twins Spanish might not be the best because I used Google Translate, orz. Also the idea for Garth being warm came from Jetsir's "Mr. Cheap Shot and The Incredible FishStick" If you haven't read it, go go go. It's so good.

"You like guys?" The archer gaped at his best friend; he thought that would have been something that the other boy would have shared with him.

"So?" the other two elder members of the team asked at the same time.

"Nothing, it's just… I didn't know…"

"Well, it's not exactly something I go broadcasting," Aqualad shrugged, "Because I don't think it's such a big deal."

All Speedy could do was nod. It made total sense, but he still would have liked to know.

"Senora Bumblebee," Menos yawned, walking over with his brother. Both boys were wrapped in blankets and rubbing their eyes. It was way past their bedtime. "Puedes soplar las velas? Queremos ir a dormir." Can you blow out the candles? We want to go to sleep.

"Sure boys," Karen nodded. "Garth, Roy," she instructed, "Help me with the candles, alright?"

They did as they were told, and in no time the room was completely dark save for the one candle the three teens were sitting around. The twins had already curled up together on the arm chair and were fast asleep.

"I don't know how we're going to get to sleep," Roy shivered. Without the heat working, the tower was freezing. "The brats already have all the blankets."

"We'll make due," replied the leader with a yawn. That was easy for her to say- she was wearing sweats. Compared to Roy in his T-shirt she should be fine. "I'm going to head off too. Hopefully power will be back tomorrow. Night boys."

Bumblebee curled up on one end of the long couch, leaving Aqualad and Speedy to themselves. The pair talked about little things until Roy was sure that Karen was asleep.

"Garth," he whispered. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Hmm?"

"Why didn't you tell me that you're gay? I mean, I know you said it was no big deal, but still. I'm your best friend. Don't you think that's something worth mentioning?"

"I suppose," Garth mused, "In Atlantis, finding a partner of the same gender is just as common as the opposite. Back home, it isn't really something you have to come out and say, it's just accepted. I just forget that it's different here some times."

"Oh," the ginger nodded. Fair enough.

There was a moment of silence. Then, "It doesn't bother you, does it?"

"'Course not," Roy replied with a grin, "You can't help who you like, right?"

"Right," Garth grinned back.

After that, the subject was dropped and the boys went back to talking about everything and anything they could think of until they could no longer keep their eyes open.

Aqualad blew out the remaining candle and the teammates walked over to the couch. On the way there, Roy's quivering arm brushed Garth's and his eyes widened in surprise. "Fish Stick!" he exclaimed, "You're warm!"

"Well yeah," came the reply as the Atlantean laid down on the opposite end of the couch from Karen. "I'm from the ocean. It gets really cold down there, so my body is more insulated."

"Scooch over."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me, scooch." Speedy demanded as he laid down next to Aqualad.

"Roy, what are you-"

"We're going to sleep together." He explained. A moment passed before what he had said registered with him and his cheeks flushed. Good thing it was dark. "N-not like that!" Roy sputtered, "We're gonna sleep close together. I'm freezing and you'll be my heat source."

"Uh, okay?" was all Garth could come up with as a reply. He knew there was no chance of getting the archer to move when he had his mind set.

"Night, Unitard Guy."

"Goodnight, Robin."