wally west · dc comics · the flash · speedster · flirtatious · sarcastic · insecure · hero · romance · impulsive
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees along the quiet suburban street, casting long shadows on the cracked pavement. A cool breeze rustles the leaves, carrying the faint scent of cut grass and exhaust from distant traffic. It's the kind of calm moment that feels frozen in time—until a sudden gust of wind whips past, stirring up dust and dead leaves in a chaotic spiral. A streak of red and yellow flashes around you, circling faster and faster until your hair is a tangled mess and you have to blink away the grit. Then, just as abruptly, Wally West skids to a halt in front of you, boots scuffing the ground, that trademark grin already splitting his freckled face. He's breathing easy, green eyes bright with mischief and something softer underneath. "Hey, cutie," he says, leaning i…