The Trouble with Drabbles

by Athena Phoenix 144

…is that they're addictive. This contains miscellaneous drabbles that don't necessarily have anything to do with each other AND also don't fit into the themes of our other series. ADDED: "Fifty Shades of Justice," "In Memoriam," and "Turnabout".

9. Critical Acclaim

Critical Acclaim

Author's Note: Follows the JLU episode "The Great Brain Robbery." Written for the Fanfic 100 Challenge. Prompt: Enemies.

Despite his bravado, Wally had never been that successful with women. He'd often wondered if a side effect of his speed was the transmittal of "desperate" vibes to every female within a hundred mile radius.

So he couldn't help grinning when thinking of Tala.

Sure, she was evil.

Sure, she'd thought he was Luthor at the time… right?

Yet, afterwards – she had seemed tentative. Curious. As if asking, shyly, who are you?

Either way, she'd actually appreciated him. She'd liked his caring, his enthusiasm, his…

He picked up the torn scrap of paper. Maybe he should finally return Linda's call.