Until marriage-Superbat

Starstorm (episode)

(Hi guys, I just want you to know that this will be an episode. You can skip it if you want but it will be connected to the story. This's about Stargirl and Firestorm. I hope you'll enjoy it.)

Clare's pov
Metropolis, Hall of Justice 5 days before Christmas 9 am

I couldn't get him out of my mind. I knew it was hopeless because he was with Supergirl all night, but sometimes I felt like he liked me. Why is it so hard to find out what guys are thinking?

I was talking in myself as I went down to the gym for a morning exercise. There was no one in the room so I started with a quick warm-up and then ran. Around eighth mile I was sweaty and exhausted when the gym's door opened and I heared somebody talking outside.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come in with you? I could keep you company" I heared Supergirl's voice.
"That's very kind from you but I don't want to hold you up. If I can hear well, somebody is already here so I won't be alone. I'll see you around" Firestorm said and he quickly closed the door behind him. He looked more exhausted than me.

I stopped the treadmill and leaned down for my bottle to drink a little before I continue. I felt him looking at me, so I turned around and greeted him. We stood there in complete silent while he was taking deep breaths until I couldn't hold back my question.

"Are you alright? Looks like you haven't slept in the past few days. Your flame isn't so bright either" I said as I examined him. "Is she this tiring?"
"No, I mean yes, but... Ah I can't even think right now!" he said and I chuckled. He was very cute. "You know, she's very nice, but I don't think of her that way" he said as he leaned his back against the door. I didn't know what to say, so I offered him some of my drink and he accepted. After he finished, he gave back my bottle.
"Sorry if I disturbed you, I didn't mean to but I needed some time without Supergirl"
"No problem, I've been wanting to talk to you since Saturday" I said it without thinking and I regreted it immediately.
"Well, I'm here now. What do you want to talk about?" he asked smiling at me and I could fell the butterflies in my stomach going crazy and my heart started to beat faster.
"About... School" I said and I was truly interested about this because I just moved here and I haven't chosen school yet. Maybe we can go to the same school.
"Oh, I'll go to Gotham High School from the next term. And you?"
"Me too. Maybe we'll be classmates" I said immediately. I knew where am I go to school from January.
"It would be great. To be honest, I wanted to talk to you too" he said slowly like he was searching for the right words to say.
"About what?"
"Everything" he said in a dreamy voice that made me giggle again and he blushed a little. "I mean... We didn't have a chance to talk properly at the party and you were very beautiful, I mean... Ah, why am I even trying? I really like you and I want to date you. I know it's weird because we didn't even talk to each other yet but I just couldn't get you out of my mind, so please at least give me a chance" he said in one breath and I was getting worried that he'll pass out but he didn't and now he was waiting for my answer.
"Okay, but remember that we have to keep our identity in secret. Pick me up at 6. I'll send you my address" I said and I went out from the room closing the door behind me.

I couldn't stop grinning. I leaned against the wall and I almost laughed when I heard him shout happily. I took a quick shower and then rushed home to get ready for the date.

"Mom, what do you think?" I asked while she was preparing dinner.
"You look stunning, my dear, but don't forget your mask here" she said and handed it to me. I took it from her with a big sigh.
"Why can't I tell him? He's a superhero like me" I sat down on the kitchen counter still holding the mask in my hand.
"You're doing this to protect each other" she said when we heard the bell.
"It's him. I'm going down. Bye mom!" I said and I raced to the door and ran down the stairs while putting on my mask.

I didn't want him to come up because somebody thought it'd be a good idea to hang mistletoe in all the hallways. We lived on the seventh floor so it was a great cardio, but I was too excited to be tired. I opened the door and he stood there in suit. It was kind of interesting seeing him like this and his flaming head.

"Wow, you're beautiful" he said as he helped me on the last few steps. "Shall we go?" he asked as he took my hand.
"Yes, thank you"

We had dinner in a small resturant where the waitress known him well to avoid being conspicuous. The food was really good and we talked a lot.

"What is your power exactly?" I asked while I took a bite in my mouth.
"I can change the molecules and reorganize them. It has to be similar more or less, but if the Prof is right, then as an adult I can completely change the stuff"
"Who is this Prof?"
"Oh, he's living in my head. I have a dual personality" he said and I stopped eating. "And that's why I usually don't talk about it in front of girls I like"
"No, it's just..." I said searching for the right words but he laughed. I'm glad I didn't hurt him at least.
"Weird? It is, but you can get used to it. At least I'm never alone completely"
"And how is this happened to you?"
"It was a... Prof, get out! She won't understand this, even I didn't understand this! Sorry, he's always awake when it's about science" he said and I chuckled. "So it happened because of a nuclear explosion"
"And he doesn't have a body?"
"He's only a head" he said as if it was a normal conversation and I started to giggle even more.
"Does Supergirl know about this?" I asked in a more serious tone.
"No, only the main Justice League members know my secret. And you" he said and not looking at me.

"From where do you know Batman? Prof is the greatest Batman fan and I'm very interested about this too"
"Well, we only met at the party and he offered me help which I accepted"
"What kind of help?" he looked at me confused.
"He introduced me to you" I said smiling at him.

"To be honest, it wasn't an accident that I met you in the gym. I saw you on the cameras and then I tried to get rid of Kara"
"Kara?"
"Yes, I mean Supergirl. I only know her first name, but please don't tell her that you heard her name from me" he said laughing but I was thinking about something else. If the other heroes can tell each other their real name, then I can tell him mine.
"Clare" I said and he suddenly stopped laughing.
"What?"
"My real name is Clare" I said shyly and he smiled at me.
"Ronald" 

After we finished the dinner he accompanied me home. I let him in the building because I completely forgot about the mistletoes. I almost went in to my home when he grabbed my arm and turned me around.

"Didn't you forget about something?" he asked and I was confused until I didn't see the mistletoes above us.
"Yes, you're right" I said and we kissed. It was just a simple kiss but I could felt his heat in my body and I stepped even closer to him. He hugged me with his right arm and his left hand was on my cheek. My arms were around his neck and I touched the flames on his head. Surprisingly, it didn't hurt.

We stopped kissing and we were both panting a little, more from the adrenalin. We looked into each other's eyes, but neither of us said anything. He broke the silence between us.

"Much better" he said laughing and I also bursted out laughing. "Thank you for giving me a chance. I hope I wasn't too weird" he said and I smiled at him, sliding my hands on his shoulders.
"You weren't at all. I really enjoyed this evening"
"Thanks god! I'm glad you had a good time. I'll see you tomorrow?" he asked and I nodded. "Alright, good night then" he let me go after a quick kiss on my face.
"Good night" I said as I closed the door behind me.