As Time Passed

Chapter 5

(Dick’s Profile)

Once I thought Wally had fallen asleep I turned over so I was facing him. I brought my arms around his waist and pulled him close to me, snuggling my head in his bare chest. God, he was so warm. He could be my blanket whenever I need him to be. I felt a hand brush my bangs out of my face. I froze. He wasn’t asleep? Oh no, what have I done? Panic was starting to take over me as my breath hitched. I opened one eye and saw Wally sleeping. He was breathing a little faster than he was before. He smiled in his sleep. “I love you too Rob.” He whispered. Wait- he loves me? My heart started thumping so very loudly. “Stay whelmed, stay whelmed.” I whisper to myself trying to calm the butterflies inside me. Maybe something bad is going on. Like he could be having a nightmare. I sat up and started shaking his shoulder. He sat up and looked very confused. “What’s going on?” He asked me. “You called my name and I thought you were having a nightmare.” He nodded and looked away sadly.

   He fell back on the bed and went to sleep. He was facing me and it was my turn to brush his amazing orange hair out of his perfect face. He sighed happily. I rested my hand my hand on his cheek and he nuzzled into it. I couldn’t possibly feel more content. I fell asleep in that position thinking of how much I love Wally.

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I woke up on Wally’s bare stomach. “Mhm,” I sighed happily. I guess he was still asleep because he wrapped his arms around my back and pulled me closer to his chest. I sniffed and smelled pancakes. “Do I smell pancakes?” I asked my I-wish-you-were-my-boyfriend-Wally. I guess he woke up because he smiled and said, “Mhmm, yeah I do.” He also hugged me tighter. I couldn’t be more happy. He leaned down and kissed my head. Wait- when did this happen? When did he start kissing my head? When did he start hugging me to his chest? When did this become a thing? When did he get feelings for me? I felt light shaking on my shoulders and opened my eyes. I saw Wally softly putting me down on my side of the bed. My heart sank. Stupid damn dreams.

   He got out of bed and covered me with the blanket. He kissed my forehead and whispered, “Sleep tight Dick. I promise to save you some pancakes.” He kissed me again, but this time his kissed me lightly on my lips. “I love that I get to act like his boyfriend and kiss him when he’s asleep.” He muttered to himself. I sat up then. “W-What?” He froze, realize that I heard him. “Y-You heard m-me?” He stuttered. I blushed looking away. “Yeah, I did…” I told him, not meeting his eyes. “Y-You don’t h-hate me right?” He continued to stutter, eyes wide with fear. I smiled softly. “No, I don’t hate you. I actually kind of like you too…” I mumbled softly looking away as blush crept up my cheeks. His jaw dropped. He stared at me, his eyes full of hope. “You- you do?” I grinned, getting off the bed.

   I got up and stood close to him. I smiled and put my hands on his toned arms, totally forgetting about the fact that my glasses were still on the dresser. “Of course I do, Kid Idiot. How could you not see it? I thought it was totally obvious.”  I told him. He smiled brightly and chuckled. “Are you serious? I couldn’t tell, whatsoever.” I chuckled slightly and moved my arms so they were wrapped around his neck. He leaned in and put his hands on my waist. “You aren’t joking about this now are you? This isn’t a dream right?” He asked, his voice serious. I nuzzled my nose into the crook of his neck. “Oh if this is a dream so help me God I will kill who ever came up with dreaming.” He laughed and stroked my hair. “After so long, do I get to kiss you now?” Wally asked me making me look into those gorgeous green eyes of his. I grinned. “Of course you can.” He wasted no time to lean down and kissed my lips.