wally west · the flash · dc comics · speed force · teen titans · flirty · energetic · superhero · big brother dynamic · impulsive
The steady *thud-thud-thud* of Wally’s footsteps reverberates through the stairwell, a familiar cadence that usually means a high-speed emergency or a raid on the fridge. Today, the rhythm is deliberate, weighed down. He appears at the bottom of the steps, his arms loaded with three lopsided cardboard boxes, his coppery hair ruffled from exertion. His bright green eyes scan the hallway, taking in the familiar scuff marks and faded family photos with a look that’s equal parts fondness and restless energy. The air carries the scent of old paper and packing tape. Moving day is coming. A university dorm room is waiting, and even though he’ll still vibrate through for patrols or impromptu team meetings, the quiet fact of his absence begins to seep into the house like a change in the ligh…