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“Guys?” Dick called as he entered the main area of the Mountain, Wally following behind him with a smile on his face. “Can you all listen for a sec? Me and Wally have big news, and you need to hear it.”

The other team members turned to face them, giving them both curious looks. At Kaldur's nod, Dick sent them all a smile. “Well... Me and Wally.... We've decided to start dating.” Wally grabbed Dick's hand from behind, giving it a squeeze.

They had been preparing this for two weeks; they knew that their friends would support them no matter what, but the nerves they had gotten from telling them was what had held them back. But now, they were doing it, and were waiting for the response...

The thing was, they weren't getting any response. They looked at each of their friends faces, searching for anything, but... Nothing. Nothing except awkward looks.

Wally coughed slightly, his free hand rubbing his neck. “Uh... Guys? Are you not going to say anything? Did you already know?”

“No... We did not.” Kaldur said in a careful voice, his eyes meeting with the others. Dick turned and gave a small, confused look to Wally.

“Are you guys having a mental conversation?” Wally asked, an unsual frown settling across his features. “What's wrong? Do you have a problem with me and Rob dating?”

“Well... Slightly.” Kaldur replied, his frown deepening. Before he could continue, M'gann piped up.

“It's not that we have anything against same sex couples! That's not it! It's just... Well, team relationships don't work out.” She sent a small frown to Conner. “It never worked with Conner and I-”

“But that is you and Conner! Why shouldn't it work for me and Wally?” Dick cut in, trying to keep his voice light, but the annoyance was evident.

“You two muck about on missions enough as it is,” Artemis rolled her eyes, flicking through her magazine. “The last thing we need is for you two to act all lovey-dovey when we are trying to have a successful mission.”

“Artemis, that isn't fair. We both put aside personal feelings and concentrate-” Wally started.

“But you can't! Especially you, Wally!” She glared at him.

“I agree with Artemis.” Conner mumbled, not looking at his younger team-mates. “I don't think your relationship is a good idea... Sorry...”

“I can't believe this... Kaldur, please say you don't really agree with all this...?” Dick turned to his leader, but the evidence was on his face. “Wow... Thanks you guys. Great support. Let's go, Wally.” Dick turned and pulled Wally away with him, not looking back. He felt sick, to be honest, even Batman had reacted better than this...

When they reached his room, he collapsed on his bed, hiding his face into his pillow. His friends had told them that it wasn't a good idea? What did they know? He loved Wally, Wally loved him, it was simple as that. Said boy wrapped his arms around Dick's waist, holding him tight.

“I can't split up with you because of what they said.” Dick mumbled into the pillow.

“And I can't split up with you because I love you, why would I ever let you go?” Wally replied, kissing the visible part of Dick's neck. Dick sighed and turned in Wally's arms, facing him.

“We need to prove them wrong, to show even if we are together, it won't affect the team.” He looked into the green eyes he adored. “We need to, Walls.”

“I know, Dick. And we are gonna...” He freed his hand from where it lay, and grabbed Dick's one, holding it tight. “Together.”