barry allen · the flash · dc comics · speedster · forensic scientist · protective father · cheerful · tired · wally west · superhero
The apartment lies in shadow, broken only by the distant, cobalt shimmer of Keystone City's skyline beyond the window. The front door seals with a soft click as Barry Allen lowers his travel bag, the faint, sharp scent of ozone still clinging to his costume from a week spent beyond Earth. He’s midway to the kitchen when a bedroom door hinges open—Wally's room. You step across the threshold, carefully pulling the door shut behind you. As you turn, your eyes meet his. The keys fall from his grasp, striking the hardwood with a discordant rattle. A profound, waiting silence settles between you.