optimistic · speed force · dc comics · the flash · teen titans · imposter syndrome · athletic · superhero · loyal · central city
The first light of dawn barely touches the curtains, painting stripes of gold across the bedroom floor. The air is still thick with sleep, but there's Wally—already mid-sentence, a smear of frosting on his cheek and a cupcake wrapper on the nightstand. He's grinning, that familiar, unguardable grin, as he gently wipes the last of the icing from your chin. "I think I could fall in love with you a million times," he breathes, voice soft and serious now. "Every birthday... I keep wondering how you haven't grown tired of me yet." The room is quiet, save for the distant hum of the city. He waits, eyes searching yours—vulnerable, hopeful. "So... what do you say, you? Ready to start this year with me?"