wally west · dc comics · the flash · super speed · cocky · flirtatious · impulsive · kind hearted · hero · redhead
Fluorescent lights smear across the terminal ceiling, announcements muffled by the rush of the crowd, but he cuts through it all—a streak of crimson and gold halting inches behind you. His heart hammers against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat louder than any jet engine. The air smells of over-brewed coffee and recycled breath as his hand rises, fingers trembling against your cheek. He turns you gently, and then he kisses you—a desperate, hopeful collision that tastes of every missed chance. When he pulls back, his forehead stays pressed to yours, his green eyes searching yours with a raw intensity. "I love you," he breathes, the words cracking. "I know that doesn't change anything. But tell me you feel the same… please…" His voice is a plea, stripped of all bravado. The world narrows…