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[ The audience goes wild as Haly's Traveling Circus begins its three-ring opening act extravaganza. The performers swarm the floor in a choreographed riot of colors and music, and Dick just knows he's gonna get lost in the crowd.

When's Jack gonna give in and let him have his own aerial act? The accident was five years ago. He's ready. He's got a routine worked out and everything. All he needs is a chance.

Not that he's ever gonna get one as long as he's stuck doing boring old handsprings through boring old flaming hoops all the way over in the third ring. Total baby stuff. He could do this in his sleep. He catches two juggling clubs mid-double-backflip, spins once more in midair, sticks the landing, and the crowd goes nuts. Okay, that felt pretty cool, maybe it was more impressive than he'd —

... Or maybe the elephant's stealing the show. Aw, come on, Zitka... ]

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Hey, I didn't say they're photogenic, that's just what I was told. I don't really care if they are or not. [Though he's warm and tingling at the thought that Dick thinks his freckles are gorgeous. Gorgeous, really? Geeeeeez.] What about you? Are you gonna go to college or stick with the circus thing? And what you do when you're bored and your favorite songs and- I don't even know your birthday yet. What's your birthday?

It's December first.

[ Because it's somewhere to start answering, at least. He takes KF's hand, leading him over to the bed, because cuddling sounds kind of the best right now. ]

Can I know yours? Or is that classified?

I like how you seem to think I'm cool enough to have tons of classified info. Makes me feel important. [He has some, sure, but not a lot. That's...not really an answer though, but KF climbs up onto the bed next to Dick and cuddles up to him.]

C'mon, you're the coolest, are you kidding? Would I date anyone less than completely cool?

[ He walks his fingers up KF's arm, grinning and biting his lip. The Kid Flash poster behind him seems to agree. ]

[KF verrrry sneakily slides a pillow in front of the poster so he doesn't have to look at it over Dick's shoulder while they make out. Get outta here, you voyeur, dayum.]

My birthday's November 11th, [he murmurs, and presses a kiss to Dick's cheek.] I'm gonna be seventeen.

[ I'll be fifteen, Dick doesn't admit yet, because he's not sure if that's going to make him sound too young, too immature. But KF already likes him, right? ]

Hm, [ he says instead. ] Scorpio, huh?

Is that a big thing in the circus? Signs and fortune telling? 'Cause I'm a man of science, y'know. [And an atheist to boot.]

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It's a big money maker. Does that count?

[ He laughs, bumping his nose against KF's cheek. ]

Some people believe it, some people don't. Just like anywhere else.

[KF snorts, but he doesn't say anything more on it. Instead he just satisfies himself with spreading his hands across Dick's back and-

WHAM WHAM WHAM, someone pounds on Dick's door and KF scrambles away, grabs his hood and pulls it over his head just as Jack Haly cheerfully bursts into Dick's trailer.]

Dickie, there's gonna be a meeting in- oh. [OH HO HO.] Am I interrupting something?

No—! No, uh— we were just— talking about horoscopes? [ yeah that sounds plausible

oh god he's SO RED and Jack's giving him that look like it's funny and it's nooot ]

... Uh, this is KF. KF, Jack Haly.

[Jack gives Kid Flash a long look before sticking out his hand, which KF nervously takes and shakes.]

So you're dating my boy, hm?

[KF swallows.] Uh, yes. Yessir. [He glances over at Dick before squaring his shoulders and nodding.] I like him a lot, so, if it's cool I'd like to keep doing it.

I like him a lot, too.

[ And maybe embarrassing KF takes priority over the fact that he's all red and squirmy. ]

He saved my life and brought me Capri Suns, so [ casual shrug ] we're probably getting married.

I did bring him Capri Suns, [KF admits, though he's turning pretty red also. Good thing most of his face is hidden behind his mask, right?

Jack Haly glances between the two before jerking his thumb at the door.]

This stays open when he's here- Ah, no arguing, Dickie! The door stays open until you're sixteen.

[ Ah. There goes the blushing again. ]

We wouldn't— he wouldn't— [ would he? ] we won't— [ and here, Dick buries his face in his hands. ]

It'll get cold.

[he absolutely would this is a smart move on haly's part]

Then I guess you'd better bundle up, hm? [Jack makes a motion that he's watching them both before ducking out and leaving the door wide open.

KF blows out a breath, hands on his hips.] Well! That could've gone worse.

[ Dick makes an assenting sort of 'mrrrr' noise, a little like a puffed-up cat, before flopping across KF's lap. ]

I guess he likes you. Figured he would. [ Deep breath. He smiles a little, soft and earnest. ]

[KF immediately buries a hand in his hair, stroking it back.] You were worried about it?

No. You're awesome. And you helped us out so much back in Central. And you're charming and adorable and basically the best? And I've told him how ridiculous I am over you and your stupid secret freckles.

[ He purrs a little when KF's fingers brush behind his ear. ]

Ooooh man, right there.

Wha-hat? You did not tell him that. [KF grins when Dick shoves his head against his hand like some kind of animal and scratches a little harder.]

Not in those exact words, but...

[ Dick nuzzles against his hand. ]

Sorta. A little bit. Yeah. [ He's quiet for a minute, his eyes falling shut. ] You have three. Right on the tip of your nose. I counted when we first met.

[...huh.

The smile slides off of KF's face in favor of something more serious as he gazes down at Dick.] Hey, [he says softly, waits until Dick turns his head and opens his eyes and leans down to kiss him, fingers trailing down his cheek to his chin to tilt his head back.]

[ What? What did he say?

Oh, but... this is nice. Dick sighs, soft and content, a sweet ache spreading behind his ribs as his fingertips trace the lightning bolt shape on KF's chest from memory. ]

[Making out is kind of awkward in this position, but KF can't quite bring himself to stop just yet. Not with Dick's fingers tracing along his chest, and his lips are warm and he just sighs into his mouth like that...

KF pulls back a little.] How old're you, dude?

[ It takes him a minute to comprehend why KF would even be asking. Jack had said— and they'd talked about KF's birthday, but— jeez, he's lightheaded. ]

I'll be fifteen on the first. [ He pauses. ] Of December. [ Another pause. ] People tell me I'm really mature for my age?

So you're fourteen? [That makes KF stop for a second and he pulls back.] You're two years younger than me. Aw, man.