and I know at the day's end I get to come home to you

[chemistryinmotion]

[note: this is an alternate version of this thread, starting from the comment where Wally kisses Robin again.]

Well then, I guess this is the part where I kiss the bride.

[Because this whole conversation kind of stopped being sarcastic a while ago, and there have been a lot of feelings between them ever since Christmas and Robin's disappearance and all that time in the Pokemon Center and moving into the house and sharing beds because it just felt more comfortable that way... So when he leans closer, reaches out to touch Robin's face, and actually kisses him, it's not weird at all.

In fact, it feels... well, he's not really sure what the right word is, because it's better than okay, but right sounds like he was doing something wrong before, and Midori was never a mistake, never will be. It just sort of... feels, like every good feeling all wrapped up into one singular moment, and it's that feeling—being this close to Robin the same way he'd been close to Midori and for once not thinking about her but only him—that finally lifts a weight from his shoulders, allows him to loosen his grasp on her.

Of course, he can't let her go completely, because he'll always have feelings for her, but she'd want him to be happy, to move on. And he is happy. Right now. With Robin. Happier than he's felt in quite a while. Because whatever he feels, it's good. It's nice. So when he finally does pull away after lingering for as many seconds as his lungs would let him, his forehead touching Robin's, he's smiling.]

I should probably get you a ring, huh?

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[asterbatics]

[The whole 'time has no meaning' aspect of this moment is shared by both sides, though Robin can't really know that this is familiar to Wally. He's too busy dealing with how unfamiliar it is to him. Usually he's pretty on top of what is going on, his surroundings, time passing, what he's doing, but right now he can barely keep track of whether or not his hands have been there or not, or if they're even rolling around on this bed. They must be, because Wally is now on top of him, but does it really matter? Not really, and Robin can't bring himself to care.

That is, until Wally pulls away abruptly, looking panicked, which makes Robin panicked because oh god did he do something wrong? What was he even doing? What constitutes as wrong? But then...

Wally. Wally. Robin just sort of...stares at him for a moment, needing that moment to actually process what was just said. What just happened. Wally is talking about masturbating while they're making out and oh god. Is that what is supposed to happen next? That voice of self-consciousness breaks through but Robin ignores it, giving Wally a look.]

Dude. [Cause this set of threads is lacking in their dude count.] Is that an issue? Right now? [It's only after he says it that Robin realizes it might be. It could. He glances down to Wally's crotch because uh...that's what they're talking about, right? Right. And...wait. Does that mean Wally turned on? By kissing him? Kissing Robin? He can't really recall if he felt anything, but it's possible, right?

Nevermind that Robin's probably only jacked off himself a few times. In his whole life. This is apparently a very serious matter for Wally. So just...ignore the awkwardness of the situation and look back up at your best friend.]

Do you need help or what? [Because obviously that's the only reason Wally would bring this up. Obviously. Where is logic when you were just making out with your best friend?]

[chemistryinmotion]

[Wally laughs a little because, no, it's not really an issue, his brain just decided now was a good time to bring it up for some reason. He shakes his head, the corners of his eyes crinkled from laughing and the smile that followed it.]

What? No, man, it's nothing like that. I mean, seriously, if that's what I wanted, you'd know. It just occurred to me and you know I have no brain-to-mouth filter. Didn't mean to freak you out or anything. Just think of it as a very abrupt commercial break.

[He leans in closer, head tilted slightly, lips hovering just above Robin's... and then yawns. Wow, way to be sexy, Wally. He kind of rolls off Robin and back onto his side, talking while he's half-yawning, half-stretching, because apparently his mouth didn't get the message.]

And now back to your regularly scheduled program.

Actually, dude, I'm exhausted. I mean, we could probably make out for like, another hour or something no problem, but I think I kinda ruined the moment with my big mouth. [HAHAHA what's that about your big mouth Wally.] Well, okay, I could probably fix it with my big mouth in a completely different context, but I kinda just wanna cuddle.

[He shifts closer to Robin and wraps his arms around him, fitting himself to the natural curve of his body. He nuzzles his face into Robin's neck and kisses him there, smiling doofily to himself.]

Lucky I'm in love with my best friend...

[Yup, that's right, he's (very softly) humming that Jason Mraz song against Robin's neck. Because he's a sap like that.]

[asterbatics]

[Wally's smile destroys any kind of awkwardness there might have been in the air, and Robin can't help but smile back.]

I think I've been around long enough to know about your filter problem, so consider me un-freaked.

[Robin leans up into what he expects to be another kiss, ready and willing right as Wally yawns. There's a moment's pause before Robin laughs lightly, because really. Really. This would be their lives. He turns to face his best friend, watching him as he yawns and stretches and gets comfortable.]

I could be down with that. The cuddling, I mean.

[Just gonna ignore the 'fixing with my big mouth' comment because that sends his mind off into a completely different direction. One for another night. Instead he's just going to fit himself right up against Wally, not even noticing how easily he finds himself comfortable in this position. How normal it feels. His arms are wrapped around Wally too, his hands idly playing with the hair at the back of Wally's neck, completely unable to stop the eye-roll and huge grin he gets. Especially when he starts humming, sending goosebumps down Robin's neck and back.]

You are the biggest dork, I hope you know. A mega-dork.

[And he's going to ignore the way he may or may not be humming out the song too.]

Lucky to have been where I have been...

[chemistryinmotion]

[Wally smiles against Robin's neck, his eyelids falling shut, heavy from a long day's work. He can feel himself losing his grip on consciousness, so words aren't really a thing anymore; that requires too much brain power.]

Mmhmm...

[He's already starting to drift to sleep, Dick's humming lulling him closer to unconsciousness, but he manages to whisper one last thing before his brain completely powers off.]

Hey, Rob... thanks.

[It sounds totally random and out of context—what would he need to thank Rob for?—but there's so much he needs to thank Rob for. For being his friend—his best friend—for always having his back, for being there for him no matter what the circumstances, for putting up with him and his disgusting eating habits and obnoxious personality, for not hating him even when he deserves it, and, above all else, for loving him even when he doesn't deserve it. It's more than he could ever ask for, and a simple thanks doesn't even begin to cover how grateful he actually is, but he can work on that when he isn't fast asleep.]