The toilet flushed and the light flicked off as Robin emerged into the hall. Darkness clung to his spiked hair and his somber face and his dark jeans. He looked like a bat looming in its nest. Usually he didn't wander around in his regular clothes, but he felt like he deserved it. After a day of celebrating and a five hour movie marathon he just wanted some calm and comfortable. Something to distract him. Maybe he'd go work out, or just go to bed. Rubbing his arm, he glanced down the corridor. He just had a red tank top under Wally's thick sweater, the cold air of the T-tower unable to penetrate it. It was pretty late. Or, early. Probably one in the morning. The large windows gave a beautiful view of the ocean. Instead of going back to his room he walked to the window and pressed a hand to it. Its chill made his palm shiver.

What did Wally mean, he was following him? Why? He'd said being forward as if he was being… romantic. That was pretty different. Of course, Robin himself had little time for anything like romantic feelings. When he did find time for them they always seemed to get swept under the rug for long periods of time. But he'd never really had anyone be forward about their feelings. He'd known a few girls he'd mingled with, but not often. Now he was drifting in and out of a flirtation with Starfire. But nothing was serious, nothing was set in stone. They were heroes. They could die tomorrow fighting something impossible. Why even try to settle down? The fact that Wally was a guy was… different. He hadn't had much experience with watching guys flirt with guys on TV. It was always soap operas about guys and girls. But he didn't feel uncomfortable with it. Actually, it was interesting. And that was the easiest way to win him over.

A motion out of the corner of his eye drew him from his thoughts. He squinted out the window. In the water, there was a figure running along it. Kid Flash! Robin gaped as he watched Wally spell out ' ' in the water. The waves were dark and churning beneath his feet, their glinting blues and greens like ink and deep seaweed as they rolled over and over one another, endlessly over the horizon. A line slid under the name, and then he was gone.

Robin ran downstairs. He rushed the elevator and pushed open the ground floor hatch to the rocky isle that was their sanctuary. He stepped into the cold, salty night air and looked around. "Kid Flash?" He called. "Kid Flash!"

"I'm here."
Robin turned to see Wally leaning against a large boulder. He was in skinny jeans and converse and a long-sleeve red shirt. The breeze caught the scent of cologne and whipped it passed Robin, letting it sink into him. Green eyes glowed from a freckled face. A casual smile matched them.

"You're… here." Came the confused reply from the boy wonder.

"I did admit I was following you." Wally walked over to him, arms crossed over his chest. "I see you kept the sweater."

"Ah…? Oh!" Robin plucked guiltily at the sweater, turning red in embarrassment. He'd entirely forgotten he was wearing it. The truth was… it still smelled like Wally. It reminded him of the soothing voice and the car ride and the skate park. "That night was so… wild. Different. I thought I'd forget about it without this." He admitted honestly. "I've never done so many normal things in one night. It was…"

"Surreal?" Wally finished for him, and the nod he got in reply was answer enough. His eyes crinkled gently when he smiled. "That happens a lot when you're around me. But it's a welcome change from normal routine, right?"

"Yeah. How did you…?" Robin squinted at him oddly. The wind rippled through their hair.

Wally just shrugged, gazing back at him. "You seemed to want to hold onto the memory."

Suddenly Robin felt very surreal. He looked down at his hands, furrowing his brow. Maybe he was tired. Maybe he just felt different. Maybe he needed to sleep. He clenched his hands into fists and looked back up to Wally. "Why did you come?" He asked curiously.

"For you. Why else?" Wally held out his hand. "I felt like you needed some respite from your tiring day." He mesmerized Robin with a mysterious look and moved his fingers a bit. "Come with me."

Pausing to think it over, Robin looked at him and reached out, taking the offered hand. Wally drew him in and in one swift motion, picked him up in his arms. Bride style. This alarmed his victim, who made a noise of protest, was too late. Wally was already flying. The world rushed passed like they were a subway train – streets and lights and buildings and hallways flashed by so fast that when they stopped, Robin was dizzy. Wally gently set him down, arms on his shoulders to help him recover.
"You all right?" The red head chuckled

Robin laughed, leaning back a bit to regain his balance. "Fine, I just wasn't expecting…" His head spun. Everything looked… different. He blinked and looked over Wally's shoulder. Jump city was not the city sprawled out below them. It was New York City. THE New York City. He gaped, his words wrestled away from him and blown into the night air, which whipped around them wildly.

Wally took his hand, smiling, and led him to the edge. Both of them sat on the edge of the rooftop, and Robin stared and stared at the sprawling landscape. "Yeah, I know." Wally said quietly.

"How did… I mean, I knew you could go fast, but…" Robin shook his head, impressed, and looked over at him. "This is amazing."

"It's pretty beautiful here," Wally agreed. "Bright, and busy, and tough. Like someone I've seen around." He leaned his elbows on his knees, and Robin copied him, and they gazed out over the city together. A few quiet moments passed. "How was the celebrating?"

"It was… fun. I enjoyed it." Robin smiled into the breeze. "It took me a while. But you were right. Once I put aside the past, I was finally able to let go. My friends wanted to make this a special day for me, and without you that wouldn't have been possible. I wanted to thank you."

"No need. I'm happy to help."

"What about you? Is this why you were following me around? To show me around and make me feel better?" Robin wondered aloud.

Laughter bubbled up in Wally's chest and spilled over his lips like a warm hug in the winter or a safe room in a hurricane. It sent warm shivers down Robin's spine and made the blood rush to his cheeks and his gaze be blunted by shyness. "Yes," Wally mused, "But this is all part of a bigger plot. Now, I'm not going to reveal it yet, because I'm a smart villain. You have to put the pieces together. But when you figure it out, then I'll tell you everything you want to know. I promise."