Love and War

Date?

I enter the hideout under the house with a big smile on my face. I have to call Natalia, is the first thought in my head, but I would have to lie so much... I feel horrible about the reality of constantly lying to my best friend, but I don't know if I can tell her the truth either. I sit down at my computer and search Natalia's name, her profile is deep but is it deep enough to clue her into everything? Mom said she'd leave things like this up to me, but it's much harder to make the decision than I thought. 

I want her to know, I want to let her know everything and have someone to talk to about this. Not yet though I can't do this yet, I just don't want her to get hurt. Mom told me stories about letting people in on our little secret they're all filled with either betrayal, death, or abandonment. That all leads to the tragic ends of many friendships, and I've known Natalia too long to lose her now. With that thought, it's like she read my mind, my phone dings with a notification from her.

Natalia- Have you seen the tabloids!!

Natalia- They're blowing up!

Natalia- Double, and Dash!

Savannah- What about Double, and Dash?

Natalia- They're dating!

I stare at the screen blankly unsure of how to respond.

Natalia- Look at the proof!

She sends a picture of Dash and me on top of the skyscraper with my head on his shoulder overlooking the city. It was from afar, but our hero costumes are definitely recognizable. 

Savannah- That could be anything?

Natalia- Really? It can't be anything! Dash and Double are a couple and you're just jealous your Super crush is off the market.

Savannah- Isn't possible she was just tired and leaned on him? 

Natalia- Sure it's possible it's just not likley.

Savannah- Well I think unless there's confirmation from Dash or Double we shouldn't assume anything.

Natalia- Well check out Dash's Instagram if you want Super confirmation. Just don't be to jealous (;

I stare at the message and quickly move to see Dash's Instagram page. It had a new post since I checked last night, it was the picture from the tabloids. The caption read 'After a great night like tonight I feel like I'm seeing Double <3'

Savannah-That's not exactly confirmation.

Natalia- The last line is 'I'm seeing Double' Double with a capital D. That's saying it without saying it.

Natalia-You're just grieving the lose of an imaginary love. It'll pass, I can come by with some ice cream if that helps.

Savannah- I'll pass, but thanks for the offer.

I click off my phone and go onto my Double Instagram to reach out to Dash. Once I log in on the computer I see he's already sent me a message.

TheDash- Hey

DoubleTrouble- Hey

TheDash- So I'm guessing you want an explanation on the post?

DoubleTrouble- Yeah I have a friend who loves Supers, she's already melting.

TheDash- Well... I might have wanted to ask you for a date, but then my parents showed up an everything got awkward...

DoubleTrouble- A Date? I'm not sure I'm ready to reveal my identity to you just yet.

I slide of my mask which felt plastered to my face at this point.

TheDash- Fair point, How about no crime fighting unless it finds us. I grab coffee and we meet tomorrow on the skyscraper.

DoubleTrouble- Sounds good, but I prefer those lemonade refreshers instead of coffee.

TheDash- A woman that knows what she wants. I'll see you tomorrow, 6pm.

I sign off the account and take a deep breath, shocked about what had just happened. I have a date with The Dash tomorrow...