《30 Days Challenge - Birdflash》26. Ugly Sweaters
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[Dick - 20; Wally - 22]
Wally was happily whistling while going through his wardrobe. It was Christmas eve, so what wasn't to be happy about? His family and friends gather together to celebrate (but wasn't-) and Wally was looking for his ugly sweater (which was mandatory). Whilst going through his clothes, something suddenly obscured Wally's vision, making the world go dark.
Bewildered, Wally stumbled back and ripped the piece of fabric off his head, his hair now messily sticking in all directions.
Miffed that his hair is now ruined, Wally glared down at the offending piece that caused all of this, to stop and stare when he saw what it was.
It was a colourful sweater that hurt to look at. It had Christmas balls going along the edges and Nightwing's insignia spread across the chest with a small Christmas hat on its head. A sad smile bloomed on his face. It was a Christmas present he got from Dick years ago, back when he just started out as Nightwing.
Feeling the fabric, it was surprising how soft it actually was and bringing it closer to his face, he could smell cinnamon, coffee and chocolate.
The smell was faint and the memory even fainter, but Wally could remember a time, not long ago, where things were better. Back where it was just the two of them, in their little Bludhaven apartment, siting on the couch huddled together, drinking hot chocolate, and watching cringy Christmas movies.
His heart ached and felt a painful longing, just to experience that peace, that love, again.
Wally's vision was bleary as he stared down at that atrocious sweater. God, usually he is not such a sap, all that's sweaters fault.
Debating if the possible hurt is worth reliving the memories, Wally pulled on the sweater. He looked down and felt the soft fabric. It was like a gentle hug and if Wally closed his eyes, he could pretend that, just maybe, he is there, that everything is right again.
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"Merry Christmas." He softly said to the empty room.
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Across the country sat a lone man on his bed, wearing a sweater with Flash's insignia on it. He smiled sadly, reminiscing in old memories when he suddenly felt a strange feeling.
"Merry Christmas, Wally," Dick whispered to the person that was not there.
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