Billy Batson [One-Shots]

Awkward...

Watchtower, Justice League

Recognized: Captain Marvel, designation A-15 

Zeta tube whirred to life, announcing the arrival of Captain Marvel. Mountain of a man, with bulging muscles, dressed in a red, yellow, and white superhero outfit, stepped out of the portal, going towards the kitchen. That's where his, dare he say, friends usually hang out at. 

Hal Jordan was one of Billy's best friends. At least, Billy considered him a best friend and loved the company of the older man very much. Despite being a grown-up, Hal never once called him childish or got annoyed with him, which endeared him to Billy.

Billy's eyes lit up at the sight of him and Flash, his other bestie, who despite looking like an adult, was actually an over-sized child.

Other heroes often called him an overly-enthusiastic man-child behind his back, he was never mad or sad about it. He was a child, what hurt him was the fact that they talked behind his back when they thought he couldn't hear.

"Flash, Hal!" Enthusiastically greeted Billy, sitting across his friends, he smiled at them, excited to hear about how their respective days went.

"Hey there Capt'n!" Greeted Hal, while Barry gurgled, trying very hard not to choke on his 56ᵗʰ hotdog. 

"How is goin' Marvel?" asked Barry, once he managed to swallow his food.

"The usual, the usual, you know? Saved a cat from a tree, stopped a robbery, and Dr. Sivanna," listed Billy, completely unbothered by the petty crimes. "What about you guys? Anything interesting happen?"

"Nah," waved Hal. "Same old and boring."

Grumbled the Lantern, annoyed, while Flash patted his back in a silent show of camaraderie. 

"Hey, Marvel," chimed in Stargirl, approaching their table. "Is that a new suit? I love the design, the colors seem so much brighter!" Gushed the girl.

"Oh, really? I don't even wash this thing... magic you know?" grinned Billy, while Barry and Hal shared a secretive look, grinning at each other.

"I've heard there's a new movie, it's called 'Passion of young love'," dreamily sighed the Stargirl, while Barry gagged in the background, receiving a sharp elbow courtesy of Hal.

"Oh. Uhm... Cool? Have fun watching it," shrugged Billy, he really had no idea why Stargirl decided to inform him. He also had no clue why she left in a huff, or why Barry and Hal were laughing at him.

"Dude!" whisper-exclaimed Barry, leaning closer. "You just... You turned down the Stargirl. Even I would tap that! Ouch!" exclaimed Barry, nursing his head. "I meant if we were the same age."

"Huh?" tilted Billy his head confusedly. "Tap? Turn down? I don't know what you are talking about. I just don't get why she would tell me these things... I mean, she informs me of every little event going on... guys? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"How daft are you?" burst out Hal. "She's asking you out!"

"Asking me out where?"

"On a date, you doofus!" exclaimed Flash. "Are you for real?! Is this guy for real?! You really had no idea?"

Billy just shook his head. "She's too ol... Young for me. I had no idea that she harbored such feelings for me. Oh Gods! what am I gonna do?"

Hal and Flash looked at the dude in pity. "Just tell her, the next time she decides to do something like that that you appreciate her bravery, but you don't feel the same way about her. Let her down slowly."

Barry's advice seemed wise enough, so Billy just nodded his head, thanking them.

Timeskip

"Hey, Marvel..."

"Listen, Stargirl. Recently, It's been pointed out to me that you're trying to... uh... ask me out? I'm sorry to say that, but my age and consciousness simply wouldn't... couldn't allow that to happen. I'm older than I look. I'm sorry," breathed out Captain, he just hoped she wouldn't cry.

"Took you long enough," she teasingly rapped her knuckles against his forehead. "And I guess I should thank you for not leading me on. I should've known that guy like you would be far beyond my reach."

She waved her hand and left. 

Timeskip 

"Hey, there Captain, my handsome Captain!" greeted him Green Arrow, grinning at him and waving his hand, together with Roy Harper and Black Canary. "Come sit with us!"

Billy obeyed, sitting down on a vacant chair. "Hey, guys, what's up?"

"There's something I wanted to talk to you about," revealed Green. He leaned in closer. "So, there's this new movie, about superheroes maybe... you and I..."

Billy didn't hear the rest, his mind rebooting, only thought - Not again!

"Uhm... Listen, Green Arrow. I think you're very... Uhm, handsome, and nice, but you're a married man and I simply do not feel the same way about you. M-m-maybe if you weren't married. I'm sorry, please, excuse me!"

He exclaimed and stood up abruptly, running out of the cafeteria, his cheeks flaming red. 

The table erupted into the laughter as soon as he left, Black Canary practically rolling on the floor, while Roy was clutching the table, wheezing.

"That's not what I meant!" yelled Green Arrow, flustered, looking betrayed at his family and various supers, laughing at his expense.