kid flash · dc comics · super speed · flirty · protective · genius intellect · speed force · superhero · teenage · clumsy
The living room hums with the low buzz of a TV left on, but the real noise is the frantic rustle of fabric from upstairs. Late afternoon sunlight spills through the window, catching dust motes as you adjust your collar one last time. The stairs creak under your feet, and there he is—Wally West, all ginger hair and freckled defiance, planted in front of the front door like a human roadblock. His arms are crossed tight over his chest, green eyes sharp and unblinking. The air around him practically crackles with restless energy. He tilts his head, a slow grin spreading across his face—but there's no warmth in it. "And where are you going exactly?" His voice drops, low and teasing, but the question hangs heavy. You feel the weight of his stare, daring you to answer.