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It started with Mecha-man. Well, at the time, Robert.
Herman blinked as the once famous hero scooted closer, almost landing in his lap. The shorter leaned in close, grabbed his tie and helped him with it.
Waterboy didn't really mind the space, he didn't really find it weird or didn't exactly feel his heart beat faster like a cliché tv show, but instead he felt content. Infact, he could say he relished in the moment. There wasn't alot of times in his life where he could say someone voluntarily invaded his space.
Next, it was Flambae.
At first, the only time the ex-villian had gotten near Herman was just to scare him with either his flames (which, when being honest, that didn't really scare waterboy) or his fists.
Then, he got put on the team.
Flambae still time to time scared him, but now, there was a shift; Flambae would sometimes stand near him. Not saying or doing anything, just standing by.
Herman didn't understand why until they decided to celebrate at the bar. It was a different bar from last time, and actually had nice seats for him to sit on. The only downside was that it was particularly hot that night, which led to half the Z-Team sitting by, not wanting to sweat through their clothes by dancing.
He didn't mind their company, but sometimes he'd rather be alone, especially after a couple failed missions like today.
He nursed his drink a bit, relaxing, closing his eyes and sighing as he listened to the music being blasted on the karaoke machine along with Prisms voice, only to be disrupted when he felt a very heavy Flambae on his lap.
He blinked at the older man and poked his sides.
"umh.. F-Flambae?" He poked again.
"Mnh." Was all he got as a warning before feeling the hero melt into his cold touch.
"One disadvantage of being a fuckin' flame hero... S' too hot." He grumbled.
Waterboy paused. He never really thought of that. He looked at the overheating man before raising his hand and letting water drip onto him.
The few members of Z-Team (Sonar, Coupe, Robert, Malevola and Punch-up) who stayed by looked towards their way and curiously watched.
The two heros stayed still, content with eachother until Prism called Flambae up to the stage to sing against each other.
Unable to refuse his best friend, Flambae staggered up and walked away.
Waterboy listened as they sang their songs, sipping his drink.
Gave up sorry 💔