Just Us

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Kon was lounging on the couch, half-watching TV, when Bart zipped in, practically vibrating as he babbled on about a barbecue hosted by the West-Allen family.

"And you want me to go with you?" Kon raised a brow as Bart nodded, plopping down onto the couch beside him. "You sure I can go?"

"Ofcourse you can!" Bart exclaimed, letting his feet rest on Kon. "Imean Wally's friends are gonna be there I'm prettysure."

"Pretty sure?" Kon asked, narrowing his eyes in skepticism.

"It doesn't matter!" Bart waved his hand dismissively. "So, do you want to come with me?"

"Not bringing anyone else?" Kon tilted his head.

Bart shook his head. "I asked. Tim is going out with his boyfriend, Cassie's with Cissie."

Kon hummed in consideration, nodding as he leaned back into the couch. "Sure, when is it?"

Bart's grin stretched wider as he grabbed Kon. "Right now!"

"Wait what? Bart—"

Before Kon could finish, a gust of wind rushed past him, and the next thing he knew, Ma and Pa's living room had vanished. He blinked, disoriented, he looked up to see he was now outside the West family's house.

"I didn't even get to change." Kon huffed, looking down at his clothes.

Bart let him down, patting his back. "Don't sweat it, you look great in plaid."

Kon smirked. "Damn right, I do."

A bark broke through their conversation. Kon's head turned as a dog came bounding toward them from the backyard.

"Foxy!" Bart lit up, crouching to ruffle the dog's fur. "Hey, boy!"

"Aww, what a cutie." Kon chuckled, kneeling down to let the dog lick and sniff him.

"Bart!"

Both of them turned at the familiar voice, Iris approached them with a warm smile.

"Grandma!" Bart shot to his feet and sprinted over to hug her. She returned the embrace, then extended her hand to Kon when Bart finally let her go.

"Hello, Kon. It's been a while. Or is it Conner?"

Kon stood and shook her hand. "Kon is fine."

Iris turned her gaze back to Bart. "Didn't invite anyone else?"

Bart shook his head, locking his arms with Kon. "Nah, just us."

"Well, I'm glad you're both here." Iris smiled. "I'm happy for you two." With a final nod, she turned and headed back to the backyard.

Bart blinked, tilting his head. "Thanks?"

Bart looked back at Kon, tugging his hand eagerly. "C'mon!"

"Yeah, yeah." Kon chuckled, letting Bart drag him toward the backyard, only to crash right into someone.

"Grife-" Bart groaned as Kon pulled him up to his feet. He glanced at the people they had bumped into and broke into a grin. "Oh, hey Jai! And this is?"

"This is Tai!" Jai introduced, pointing to the Asian kid beside him. "He's the Green Lantern of our team!"

Tai greeted them, giving them a small wave. Bart frowned, confusion evident on his face. "I thought Green Lanterns didn't choose kids?"

"There's Keli," Kon pointed out, casually slinging an arm over Bart's shoulders.

Bart rolled his eyes, leaning closer to Kon. "Yeah, but Keli reprogrammed her stuff. She didn't get chosen by a ring!"